Cinnamon Stick Kefta Kabobs
DESCRIPTION
These Moroccan inspired kefta kabobs blend spicy and savory flavors and can be grilled, baked or broiled. It's a favorite.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground lamb (Optional: 3 tbsp beef fat))
- 1 medium oinion (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 15 cinnamon sticks
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
- Scoop an egg-sized amount of mixture and form it into a cylinder shape around a cinnamon stick, leaving half the cinnamon stick exposed.
- Repeat the process until all the meat is used.
- To grill: Cook over hot coals, approximately 5 minutes each side. (It may take less or more time, depending on how hot the coals are, and how thick you shaped the kefta.)
- To bake: Set oven at 350 degrees and place the kefta kabobs on an aluminum foil covered cookie sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on thickness).
- To broil: Place kefta kabobs on an aluminum foil covered cookie sheet and place cookie sheet under the broiler on the second shelf of oven. Broil for 3-minutes, then turn over and broil for another 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, or wrap in aluminum foil to keep hot while you cook additional kebabs. Delicious served with harissa or tahini. (If harissa is too spicy, mix it 1:1 ratio with mayonnaise.)
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