Delicious Moroccan Kefta Recipe You Have To Try!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients, and kale is often less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warm flavor, while allspice is often cheaper.

Combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into small meatballs or patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the kefta to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

Alternatively, preheat a grill and cook the kefta for about 10-12 minutes, turning frequently.

While the kefta cooks, prepare a sauce by combining diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and cilantro in a bowl.

Drizzle lemon juice over the sauce and mix well.

Serve the kefta with the sauce and warm pita bread.

Cooking Techniques

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