How To Make Lebanese Kofta Kebabs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier, while sour cream is often cheaper.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Finely chop onion and parsley.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Form the mixture into long sausage shapes around the soaked skewers.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Brush the kebabs lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

Serve the kofta kebabs with pita bread, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce.

Drizzle yogurt over the kebabs before serving.

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