Authentic Lebanese Kofta Kebab Recipe (Easy & Grilled to Perfection)

2 lb. Ground Beef or Ground Lamb (fattier cuts work best if BBQ)

2 Large Onions

1 Large Bunch Parsley (flat leaf)

1/2 tsp. Ground Allspice

1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp. Lebanese 7 Spice

1/2 tbsp. Kosher Salt

Directions

Marinate:

1. Grate the onions using a box grater or process in food processor to separate liquid from onion and squeeze out all liquid using a cheese cloth.
2. Prep the parsley by finely chopping it.
3. Combine all the ingredients together.
4. Knead until mixture sticks together or it will fall off the skewers later.
5. Marinate in fridge overnight or on the counter for at least 1-2 hours.

BBQ:

1. Prep charcoals until they are white and fully lit.
2. Form the beef on the skewers into desired shape.
3. Lay the skewers across an open fire without it touching the grates.
4. Turn skewers every 10 seconds until a light brown color forms.
5. Cook until outside is light brown. Approx. 2 minutes total
6. Serve with sumac onions, fresh parsley, and hummus.

Tips

• For best results marinate overnight in refrigerator. If not, marinate on counter for at least 1-2hrs.
• Coals should be white and ashed over, not on fire or unlit.
• Use at least a fat content of 20% if doing over coals otherwise the kebabs will be dry and risk falling into the fire.