These Ground Beef (Kofta Kebab) recipe are made with minced ground beef, fresh parsley, onions, olive oil and seasonings. And served with lemon wedges or tzatziki sauce. Not only are the delicious there super easy to make and dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

You may like to serve this with an Authentic Tabbouleh Bulgar Salad and some Homemade Tzatzik Sauce. Looking for other awesome lamb recipes? Try my Moroccan Lamb Stew or my Lamb Curry.

Ground Beef Koftas go really well with Tzatziki sauce, you can try the recipe right here on this blog.

As well you can serve them with some fresh Homemade Pita Breads as well! 

When making this recipe you can either food process the parsley and onions or chop them finely on a cutting board which is the more traditional method to making Kofta.

WHAT ARE BEEF KOFTAS SERVED WITH

They also go well served along with a salad of tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce or tabbouleh. 

WHAT SPICES ARE IN BEEF KOFTA

Traditionally, cumin, coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper

However, when I make them I use a pre-made Turkish seasoning that can be found at Superstore as seen below.

It does not all spice though so I do add that along with garlic powder as the only other addition. 

IS BEEF KOFTA SPICY

It can be depending on how much cayenne pepper is added.

BEEF KOFTA WHAT IS IT

Originally from the middle east Beef Koftas are made with ground meat, fresh herbs and spices.

IS BEEF KOFTA GREEK

I believe Beef Koftas originated from the middle east, however as people have immigrated they are now very well known recipe in Greece.

WHERE ARE BEEF KOFTAS FROM

Lebanon originally.

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF KOFTAS

• You will want to soak your wood kabob skewers in water prior to use for at least 5minutes to prevent burning
• Then either grate, chop the onion and parsley till it is of a fine mixture before adding in the ground beef to hand mix
• Once that is done, chop the beef, parsley and onion all together till mixed
• Skew the meat onto kabobs with your hands pressing firmly to ensure it sticks to the wooden skewer
• Lightly grease your grill or frying pan grill
• And over medium heat sauté on each side a few times to ensure it is well done
• Serve alongside Tzatziki sauce if desired and some fresh veggies

Yes, traditionally they are grilled over charcoal on a grill. 

I do it on my stove-top on a grilling pan as I do not have an outdoor grill at this time.

DOES BEEF KOFTA HAVE GLUTEN

No, they are made with ground beef, fresh parsley, chopped onion a seasonings. 

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