An absolutely scrumptious Beef Kefta that you won't be able to get enough of. This authentic Lebanese beef meatball recipe has signature spices that are irresistible! Cook it on the grill or pan-fry it to your liking. Pair it with a bed of rice, salad, or roasted potatoes to a complete meal that's ready for any day of the week!
To a food processor, add the onion, parsley, garlic, and mint. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add the ground beef, olive oil and all the spices to the processor and blend the mixture to combine.
Transfer to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap to place in the fridge for an hour for the flavors to incorporate. Or refrigerate overnight.
Form the kefta into oval-shaped meatballs. I typically make them about an inch thick.
Optional to place on skewers, if you choose to do so, soak the skewers in water for roughly 30 minutes.
Cook it using your preferred cooking method.
KEFTA COOKING METHODS
Pan-fry
Add a tablespoon of oil or butter to a pan on medium heat. Cook to your liking. Typically about 4 minutes on each side.
Outdoor Grill
Grill these Lebanese meatballs on each side for 4-5 minutes.
Indoor Grill (I use Ninja Foodi Air Fryer & Grill - Linked HERE)
Set grill to High and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. This is the method I used for this recipe, as it was a stormy day here in the Pacific Northwest.
If you are using lean ground beef, add an extra tablespoon or two of olive oil.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the kefta mixture is in the fridge. Soaking the skewers prevents them from burning.
Traditionally, we pair this dish with Lebanese rice (more info on the recipe page) Tabouleh salad and of course Hummus and pita! Or you can make roasted veggies and potatoes.