These savory kafta patties are made with ground beef, onion, fresh parsley, and traditional Lebanese spices. Perfect on the grill or under the broiler.
Once upon a time, I made these for dinner and my 2-year-old son at 75% of them before I got to the table. The End. Wasn’t that a good story?
It’s actually a true story but honestly I was just so thrilled he loved them that I could hardly care. The truth is, I was upstairs nursing Jacob to bed and every minute or so my husband called upstairs asking if it was ok if Mr. Man kept eating all of the kafta patties.
Note to Self: I need to start buying more meat to feed this growing little boy! Especially when it comes to Lebanese food which he loves as much as his mama.
What do you serve with beef kafta?
We love serving these patties with raw onion and bulgur or Lebanese rice pilaf but it is delicious with hummus, in a pita, or served with Cucumber Laban Yogurt Sauce.
Can kafta be made with turkey?
Yes. My Grilled Turkey Kafta Patties walk you through how to make a turkey version of kafta.
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Lebanese Beef Kafta Patties
Ingredients
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
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I made these into 16 meatballs and this might be weird but with the parsley, they were the prettiest meatballs I think I’ve ever made. I also rarely use allspice so the combination of nutmeg, onion, and allspice was so nice. Thank you for a lovely recipe! I need to cook more Lebanese food it seems.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my goodness I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Wanda
My son is going to love this! And it seems so simple compared to the other recipe I usually use. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Liz DellaCroce
Let me know what he thinks Wanda!
Liz DellaCroce
We always have raw onion with beef!!! I bet you do too. :)
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Man, do these look scrumptious, Liz! I’d love to try them on a bed of rice, smothered with that yogurt sauce. And I’m talkin’ smothered. We’re big tzatziki fans over here!
Meredith
Amazing flavors!
Sadye
Hm, Middle Eastern recipe that I have everything for OR already have ingredients for on my grocery list? Count me in!
Sadye
Boyfriend and I had these burger-style, and they were delicious! He especially liked how the patties had all the flavors in them ready to go — no need for condiments.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad to hear it!!
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily
I know what you mean, my 3 boys eat meat like little cavemen! With the spices going on in these patties my kids (and myself) are sure to love them!
Lori
These may be going on the grill this weekend! Even though I absolutely love them, I don’t use Lebanese spices nearly enough with meat. Delicious!
Liz
Thank you, Liz, for the nice recipe. Have a Happy Day!
Christine from Cook the Story
This sounds fabulous, Liz!
Cassie
My mouth is watering just reading the ingredients in these. Amazing!