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Grilled Lebanese Beef Kafta Patties

These savory kafta patties are made with ground beef, onion, fresh parsley and traditional Lebanese spices. Perfect on the grill or under the broiler.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sirloin or lamb or turkey
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat grill or broiler to high heat.
  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Using wet hands, form into 12 evenly sized, small patties.
  • Spray grill with non-stick grilling spray and grill patties for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Cook longer for well done.
  • Serve over bulgur wheat or rice pilaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 23.8g | Fat: 12.2g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 958mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1.6g