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