Kafta (grilled Beef Kebabs With Yogurt Sauce)

Kafta is a popular dish in Kuwaiti cuisine, featuring grilled beef kebabs served with a delicious yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Kafta (grilled Beef Kebabs With Yogurt Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a long, thin kebab around a skewer.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the kebabs for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
  4. While the kebabs are grilling, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and dried mint in a bowl.
  5. Serve the grilled beef kebabs with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Grill Skewers Bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grill tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the kafta kebabs with warm pita bread, hummus, and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of sumac to the yogurt sauce.

Cost

$15