Best 7 Kafta Meatball Shish Kabobs Recipes

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Planning to have a barbecue party any time soon? Kafta meatball shish kabobs would be a great addition to your menu! These scrumptious delicacies are juicy, flavorsome, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be made using either ground beef or lamb, and are often accompanied by a refreshing mint yogurt sauce and fresh, tangy tomatoes, but can just as easily be enjoyed on their own. If you are looking for a tantalizing recipe to try out for your next barbecue or gathering, look no further than kafta meatball shish kabobs!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

KOFTA KEBABS



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These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

Provided by SRKELZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h20m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)



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Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in just one bowl and ready to bake in 15 minutes with authentic middle eastern spices, it tastes like the ground beef kebab you love but with minimal effort.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup grated onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
  • Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
  • Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
  • Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KAFTA (MEATBALL SHISH KABOBS)



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Make and share this Kafta (Meatball Shish Kabobs) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 30 minutes.
  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Divide into 6 portions and shape around one end of a skewer in a log shape, about 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
  • Grill over high heat, turning several times, for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 465.9, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 21.4

KOFTA - GROUND BEEF KABOBS



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I am posting this for the ZWT 2006. The recipe calls for extra finely ground beef. Ask your butcher or the meat department to run the beef through the grinder one or two extra times. It makes a difference in the recipe - the meat will be smooth and soft. It is best to cook these on flat skewers, not round. They can be baked in the oven or on the grill. This is thanks to the About Web site.

Provided by Creation In Hope

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs ground beef (ground extra fine)
1 large onion
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place Onion and Parsley in food processor, blend till finely chopped then add beef.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make small balls out of the mixture and place five balls onto a skewer.
  • Shape the meat into a cigar shape on the skewer.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, or if grilling, grill for 20-25 minutes or until done. Serve with white rice if desired.
  • Or you can serve on a flatbread or pita bread, without skewers of course. If you really wanna get fancy use a hotdog bun.

MEATBALL SHISH KABOBS



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Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since they're precooked, you just need to grill the kabobs until the fresh veggies are tender. Basting with bottled barbecue sauce adds fast flavor. -Shawn Solley, Lawton, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) , thawed
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
12 cherry tomatoes
12 pearl onions
1 cup barbecue sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and onions. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning once. , Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until meatballs are heated through and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS



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For a new take on meatballs, try this quick kofta recipe to make flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape meat mixture around soaked wooden skewers and grill them for a more authentic twist. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TURKEY KOFTA KABOBS



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My Persian neighbor introduced me to kofta about 20 years ago. His were made of beef and I never actually got his recipe but I'm pretty good at replicating flavors and these came pretty close...and of course using turkey instead of beef makes these a lot lighter.

Provided by Susan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
¼ teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, chile pepper, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Divide turkey mixture into twelve 1/4-cup portions, roll into log-shaped ovals, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Grill ovals over indirect heat on middle rack, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 40.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your kebabs.
  • Season your meat well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of spices and herbs. This will help to give your kebabs a delicious flavor.
  • Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Form the meatballs evenly. This will help them to cook evenly on the grill.
  • Grill the kebabs over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Baste the kebabs with sauce while they are grilling. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the kebabs with your favorite sides. Some popular options include rice, grilled vegetables, and pita bread.

Conclusion:

Kafta meatball shish kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give kafta meatball shish kabobs a try.

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