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Lamb and Beef Kefta kebabs on a plate with shawarma wrap and shatta sauce.

Grilled Moroccan Kefta Kebabs

Carne Diem Culinary
Moroccan beef and lamb kababs are seasoned with a North African spice mix, onions, and fresh herbs, before hitting the grill. This grilled kefta recipe is easy and delicious and one of the best kebab recipes to make on your grill or smoker.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Servings 6
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • BBQ Skewers

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 0.5 Pounds Ground Lamb
  • ½ Cup Cilantro Chopped
  • ½ Cup Parsley Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Finely Chopped
  • 1 White Onion Grated and liquid drained

Kefta Seasoning

  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Berbere Seasoning or Ras el Hanout
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the spices for the seasoning mix and mix to combine.
  • Using a food processor or cheese shredder, grate the onion. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes then drain the liquid from the bowl.
  • Thoroughly mix the meat, chopped herbs, seasoning mix, and grated onion until evenly combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Form into equal sized skewers. You can vary the size of the kebabs based on preference and the number of kefta kebabs that you want to make.
  • Set up your grill or smoker for direct and indirect heat. Grill temp should be about 400 degrees. Grill the lamb and beef kebabs over direct heat for about 5 -6 minutes, rotating every couple minutes, until browned. Once browned, move the meat skewers to indirect heat and continue to cook to an internal temperature of 155 degrees, about 10 more minutes. Note: cooking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the Moroccan kebabs.
  • Once you have finished cooking the kefta on your grill, remove to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, Cilantro, cumin, ginger, kebabs, Lamb, mint, parsley
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