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Beef Kofta Kebabs
Prep Time
1
hr
Cook Time
20
mins
Total Time
1
hr
20
mins
Mediterranean style beef sausages that are great on the grill
Author
:
Tony Bailey
Ingredients
6
Garlic Cloves
1
Yellow Onion
roughly chopped
3/4
Cup
Parsley Leaves
1/4
Cup
Mint Leaves
1
Tablespoon
Cumin
prefer seeds that are toasted and ground
1
Tablespoon
Coriander
prefer seeds that are toasted and ground
1/2
Teaspoon
Cinnamon
1
Teaspoon
Sumac
optional
1
Teaspoon
Salt
1
Teaspoon
Ground Pepper
1
Teaspoon
Sambal Oelek
or any ground chili paste
1.5
Pounds
Ground Beef
80/85% lean is best
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse the garlic until finely chopped
Add the parsley and mint, pulse until chopped and mixed with the garlic
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, sumac, salt, pepper and sambal oelek
Add the yellow onion pulses and briefly pulse to chop. Be careful no to liquify the onion.
Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mix in the ground beef
Optional: Cover and place in the refirgerator for at least 30 minutes for spices to blend in
Line a half sheet pan with foil for making the kebabs
Take a small amount of the beef mixture and press it into the shape of a golf ball
Gently roll out the golf ball into a sausage about the diameter of a quarter and place it on the sheet pan
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the sausages to set
Ideally cook them over charcoal or a wood grill for at least 10 minutes, until the sausages are fully cooked