Kofta is a great alternative to meatloaf! Made with ground beef and spices, it is cooked, but not served, on a skewer. It is best to cook these on flat skewers, not round. They can be baked in the oven or on the grill. They are a summertime favorite!
The recipe calls for extra finely ground beef. Ask your butcher or the meat department to run the beef through the grinder one or two extra times. It makes a difference in the recipe - the meat will be smooth and soft.
The recipe calls for extra finely ground beef. Ask your butcher or the meat department to run the beef through the grinder one or two extra times. It makes a difference in the recipe - the meat will be smooth and soft.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs ground beef (ground extra fine)
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- salt
- pepper
Preparation:
Finely chop onion and parsley. Time saving Tip: Use a food processor.
Add onions and parsley to ground beef in a large bowl.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Form the mixture into small balls and place five balls onto a skewer. Shape the meat into a cigar shape on the skewer.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, or if grilling, grill for 20-25 minutes or until done. Serve over a bed of white rice.
Serving Suggestions:
Kofta is often served on flatbread (without skewers) or pita bread. It is also common to see it served on a hotdog bun.
Add onions and parsley to ground beef in a large bowl.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Form the mixture into small balls and place five balls onto a skewer. Shape the meat into a cigar shape on the skewer.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, or if grilling, grill for 20-25 minutes or until done. Serve over a bed of white rice.
Serving Suggestions:
Kofta is often served on flatbread (without skewers) or pita bread. It is also common to see it served on a hotdog bun.
