Middle Eastern Meatballs

(Kofta Kebabs)


These can also be made into patties and grilled.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint minced

  • 6 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1/3 cup grated onion

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.

  3. Add in the beef and stir until just combined.

  4. Form into ¼ cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.

  5. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.