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 pilaf but it is delicious with hummus, in a pita or served with Cucumber Laban Yogurt Sauce.
Your fork is waiting.
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:
ryvir
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!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
I have a feeling what your son did I’m going to do…I’m going to make these and then eat them ALL before my husband gets a chance to try more than a bite! These sound soooo yummy. I love anything with a yogurt sauce, seriously, i could eat it ALL.DAY.LONG! Thanks for sharing, I’m totally inspired to make these tomorrow, just jotted down all the ingredients I need on my grocery list :)
Liz DellaCroce
How did they turn out!??
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
OMG YES! They were SO good! I seriously would never have added cinnamon or nutmeg to ground beef, but the spices were delicious! It was pouring rain so we just made them in a pan with a little olive oil….LIZ…This recipe is so yummy and my husband said to keep this one on the ‘repeat’ list :)
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my goodness I’m so glad you enjoyed them!!!! :) Yay!
Gaby
Fabulous flavors, this must be amazing!
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!
Liz DellaCroce
YES!! Smothered girl!!
Meredith
Amazing flavors!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks Meredith!
Sadye
Hm, Middle Eastern recipe that I have everything for OR already have ingredients for on my grocery list? Count me in!
Liz DellaCroce
Right?? Enjoy Sadye!!
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!!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
I love when my son loves a new food (especially one I really like!). So awesome! :)
Liz DellaCroce
I do too Alyssa!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg
Love that story. My brothers and I used to eat like that. My mom could hardly keep up with us especially when it came to arabic food.
I like the way you prepared it with the bulgur pilaf and raw onions. My kind of meal.
Liz DellaCroce
We always have raw onion with beef!!! I bet you do too. :)
Rachel Cooks
You know I love these! I’m with Asher — I’d need them all.
Liz DellaCroce
I knew you’d like these!!! So glad it’s finally grilling weather! xo
Becky
Seriously only 80 MG carbs?! Less than 1/10 of a gram?!?! Awesome!!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Oops!!! It should be 5.7 g carb. 80 mg is the cholesterol. Recipe has been revised – so sorry for the type-o!! Still very low carb!
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!
Liz DellaCroce
Cavemen is the perfect word!!
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 DellaCroce
I hope you love them Lori!
Liz
Thank you, Liz, for the nice recipe. Have a Happy Day!
Liz DellaCroce
My pleasure Liz! Have a great weekend!
Christine from Cook the Story
This sounds fabulous, Liz!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Christine!!
Cassie
My mouth is watering just reading the ingredients in these. Amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m happy to hear that!!! These are so addictive and good – let me know if you try them!