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Mediterranean Kofta

Beef and lamb skewers seasoned with garlic, onions, fresh herbs, lemon and loads of warm, inviting spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of ground beef and/or lamb
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of sumac
  • 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of all spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • the juice and zest of a large lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°
  • Grease an edged baking sheet and set aside for now 
  • In a large bowl, combine the ingredients 
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and form into long oval’s approximately 1 1/2 - 2 inches thick around metal or soaked bamboo skewers (kofta can be shaped into meatballs or patties, if preferred)
  • Place the skewers on the lined baking sheet
  • Bake in a 425° oven for about 15 minutes 
  • Towards the end of the baking time, turn your ovens high broiler on and crisp the outer edges of the kofta (do not leave them unattended!)
  • Serve with tzatziki sauce