Description
Juicy and aromatic Lebanese kefta meatballs infused with fresh herbs and warm spices perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 egg
- Optional: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground lamb or beef with onion, parsley, and mint.
- Add cumin, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- If using, add garlic, cayenne pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Combine well.
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Shape into meatballs or form onto skewers.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Place on grill or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of lamb and beef for extra juiciness. Chill the mixture before shaping for easier handling. Avoid over-mixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: kefta, meatballs, Lebanese, lamb, beef, Middle Eastern