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    Egyptian Kofta Recipe (Kofta Kebab)

    Published: May 20, 2022 by Radwa ·

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    I made Chicken Kofta 3 days ago, and it was AMAZING! Today, I decided to make another Kofta dish: Kofta kebab! I LOVE this dish soo much, and I usually serve it with Tahini sauce.

    Kofta kebab is an Egyptian dish that is Juicy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Basically, it is well-seasoned ground beef mixed with parsley, onion, and garlic, skewered, and then cooked on the stovetop.

    Kofta Kebab on a plate

    Kofta Kebab

    Traditionally, kofta kebab is usually made with ground lamb or with a mix of ground beef and lamb. However, I made my own version by using just ground beef and it is SO good.

    The ingredients for making these kofta kebab is simple; the dish will be ready in less than 30 minutes, and it goes well with many side dishes such as salads, hummus or bread.

    I usually make this recipe ahead of time by mixing everything together and keeping it in the fridge for 1-2 days, ready to grill.

    You'll Need

    Ingredients for the recipe.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Ground beef: I used ground beef with 10% fat; I don't recommend using extra lean ground beef; otherwise, the kofta will turn out dry. You may use half-ground lamb and half-ground beef if you want.

    Parsley: Gives a delicious flavour to the dish.

    Seasonings: I used sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, ground pepper and salt.

    White bun: Soaked in water for 5 minutes, then squeezed the water out of it. You can use ¼ cup breadcrumbs instead.

    Onion and garlic: Both are super goo flavouring agents for meat.

    Egyptian Kofta on a serving plate

    How to Make Egyptian Kofta Recipe (Kofta Kebab)

    How to make this recipe

    One: Finely chop the parsley, onion and garlic, soak the bun in water until it becomes mushy then take it out and squeeze the water out of it.

    Two - Make the Kofta: In a bowl, mix onion, garlic, parsley, beef and the seasonings until well combined.

    Three - Skewer the Kofta: Take a handful of the meat mixture and mold it on a wooden skewer. Repeat the process until all the meat is finish.

    Four - Cook: Heat the grill and brush it with some oil then place kebabs on it and grill for about 7-8 minutes on each side after that remove from the grill and serve hot.

    Tip: You can serve these koftas on their skewers or without.

    Kofta Kebab dipped in tahini sauce

    What To Serve Kofta Kebab With

    The best bread to serve with: You can serve it with pita (pitta) bread, Gyro Bread or if you like me love french bread you can serve it with baguette.

    Sauce or dip: Of course the best sauce to serve with Kofta Kebab is tahini dressing; it is the perfect match with kofta. However, you can also use Sriracha Carrot Hummus or Haydari.

    Salads: I like to serve it with Tomato And Onion Salad.

    Side dish: The best side dish that can go so well with grilled kofta is Roasted Green Beans and Carrots.

    More Kofta Recipes

    • Chicken Kofta Recipe
    • Rice Kofta - Egyptian Recipe
    Kofta Kebab sandwiches

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    Kofta Kebab.
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    Egyptian Kofta Recipe

    Egyptian Kofta or Kofta kebab recipe is well-seasoned ground beef mixed with herbs, garlic and onion. Learn how to make the best beef Kofta ever.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Egyptian, Mediterranean
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 169kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Grilled pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 kg ground beef
    • ½ cup parsley
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 onion minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 white bun

    Instructions

    • Chop the parsley and soak the bun in water until it becomes mushy then take it out and squeeze the water out of it.
    • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
    • Then, take a handful of the meat mixture and mold it on a wooden skewer. Repeat the process until all the meat is finish.
    • Heat the grill then place kebabs on it and grill for about 7-8 minutes on each side after that remove from the grill and serve hot.

    Notes

     I used ground beef with 10% fat; I don't recommend using extra lean ground beef; otherwise, the kofta will turn out dry. You may use half-ground lamb and half-ground beef if you want.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Corey says

      December 19, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      If substituting breadcrumbs, do you know how much we use? Do we still soak them?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        December 20, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        Yes, you can use 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs instead of the white bun and you don't need to soak them.

        Reply
    2. Natalie says

      May 20, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love them with tahini sauce so much!

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      May 20, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Restaurant style grilled kofta. I loved it so much.

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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