Description
Juicy beef meatballs spiced with warm herbs and perfect for grilling or baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep everything first: finely chop herbs, grate the onion, and preheat a skillet over medium heat or preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- Mix the meat and seasonings in a large bowl, combining all ingredients gently until just combined.
- Shape the koftas into small logs or balls, then thread onto skewers if desired. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook on the stove in hot oil for about 8–10 minutes until browned, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish and let the koftas rest for 3–5 minutes, then serve with yogurt and lemon.
Notes
Use unsalted breadcrumbs if you watch salt. Chill the formed koftas to help them hold shape while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg