Lamb Kofte

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Middle Eastern lamb meatball kebabs the whole family will love!

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

chilling1

Total Time1 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Calories: 393kcal

2 lb ground lamb. You can also use ground beef, or a combination.
1/2 medium onion, grated or very finely minced (drain or squeeze out excess moisture)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (substitute almond meal or gluten free breadcrumbs)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
4 Tbsp very finely minced fresh parsley
2 Tbsp very finely minced fresh mint
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil

Put the meat in a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, I like to break it up into pieces as I add it. Add the drained onion, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, spices, and herbs. Stir together the lemon juice and baking soda and add it as well. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Cover well and chill the meat mixture for at least an hour, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 450F. Line rimmed baking sheets with foil.
Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the ground kofte mixture, about 2 tablespoons per kofte. Use your palms to bring the meat together in a ball. Form the ball into an oval shape and slide the meat onto skewers. I usually add 4 kofte per skewer and you should have 8 skewers in all.
Arrange the skewers on foil lined baking sheets and brush the meat with olive oil.
Bake the kofte for about 10 minutes, then place under the broiler for a minute or so to slightly char. The kofte should register 160F in the center. Note: your time may differ from mine, so cook the meatballs until done through and 160F.
Serve immediately over couscous with tabbouleh and minted yogurt sauce or tzatziki sauce.

We have also formed this meat mixture into burger patties and served them with the yogurt sauce over greens for a delicious lower carb alternative.

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