BEEF KEFTA WITH MELON SLAW

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 44m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup lightly packed whole-wheat sourdough bread cubes
1/4 cup walnuts
2 medium red onions; 1 grated, 1 halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
1/2 firm ripe cantaloupe, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Soak the bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 tablespoon dill and the parsley; pulse until smooth.
  • Knead the spice paste and beef in a bowl. Form into 8 egg-shaped pieces, then flatten into 1/2-inch-thick oval patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, soak the sliced red onion in ice water; drain.
  • Toss the cantaloupe, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, onion slices and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a bowl.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush the patties with olive oil. Grill about 5 minutes; flip and continue grilling until cooked through but still moist, 4 more minutes. Serve with the melon slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 104 milligrams, Sodium 1336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams

Sufdar Khan
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The kefta was flavorful and the melon slaw was refreshing.


Dean Mohamed
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Shamem Fazal
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I'm not a fan of melon, but I really enjoyed the kefta.


Pauline Reddy
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


DilAslam WaZiR
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This was a great recipe! The kefta was flavorful and the melon slaw was refreshing.


Crusher Gemini
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


James Kuhnhofer
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This dish was delicious! The kefta was perfectly cooked and the melon slaw was a great addition.


Ihenmwanta Prince
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This was my first time making kefta and it turned out great! The melon slaw was also a nice touch.


Nuwamanya Seth
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The kefta is so moist and flavorful, and the melon slaw is the perfect compliment.


Laura Eben
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This dish was a breeze to make and it turned out so flavorful! The kefta was perfectly cooked and the melon slaw was a great addition.


Makangira Arafat
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The kefta was so juicy and flavorful, and the melon slaw was the perfect refreshing side dish.


J m ameen J m ameen
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb.


tabitha dragonsong
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kefta turned out really tough.


Mudau Murangi
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the kefta and the melon slaw.


Keisha Brown
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The kefta was a bit dry, but the melon slaw was refreshing and tasty.


Ndagire Edrinah
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The kefta was so flavorful, and the melon slaw was the perfect summery side dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Md. Ramzan Ali
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The kefta was well-seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the melon slaw was a great way to balance out the richness of the meat.


Soikot Rahman
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My family loved this dish! The kefta was so flavorful and juicy, and the melon slaw was the perfect refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.