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Grilled Shawarma Kofta

Grilled Shawarma Kofta

Grilled Shawarma Kofta

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

8 servings

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

20 Minutes

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Grill up Middle Eastern-inspired kofta kebabs for a fun layer of flavor on your next cookout. Serve kebabs with pita, red onions, and tzatziki to make wraps, or with side dishes like couscous, tomato salad, and grilled veggies.

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef or lamb

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup chopped cilantro




Canola oil, to brush

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Shawarma Seasoning

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  • Onion & Garlic Tableside Sprinkle

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  • Mayan Sea Salt

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Directions

Step 1: Form kofta

Submerge wooden skewers in water to soak. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. To a large bowl, add all ingredients except oil. Gently mix with clean or gloved hands just until mixture is homogenous. Form ½ cup of mixture at a time around each skewer into long, even logs. Set formed kofta on prepared sheet tray. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until ready to cook.

Step 2: Grill kofta

Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Lightly brush kofta with oil to prevent sticking. Working in batches, grill kofta for 3 to 5 min. per side until browned and an internal temperature of 160 degrees is reached. Serve immediately with couscous, tzatziki, or pita.