Beef Kafta

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds (650g) ground beef I use 85/15
• 1 small yellow onion grated or very finely diced
• ½ cup loosely packed parsley finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon baharat Note 1
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley and spices. Mix well to combine.
2. Using skewers or without, shape the kaftas into oblong shapes about 1 inch in thickness.

Grill:

• Preheat on medium-high heat or 375℉ (190℃). Be sure to clean the grill grates, and oil them with a high smoke point oil before placing the kaftas.
• Place the kaftas on your preheated grill, and cook for 6-8 minutes per side. You want to cook them to medium. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, place the shaped kaftas on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
• Garnish with additional chopped parsley before serving.