Lebanese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Kafta Kebabs with Tomato Salad
35 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A Lebanese grill-house favorite, easy to make on a stovetop pan.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Let’s make it
- Mix meat, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and allspice; shape onto skewers or into logs.
- Cook on a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until the meat reaches 71 C/160 F, about 8-10 minutes.
- Toss tomatoes and cucumber with olive oil and lemon.
- Rest the kebabs 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve with salad and bread.
Shape the kafta into small logs instead of skewers for easier kid portions.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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