Lebanese Kafta: Juicy Herb-Infused Patties You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lebanese Kafta, a traditional dish featuring juicy herb-infused meat patties that promise to impress at any gathering. This easy recipe combines ground beef or lamb with fresh herbs and aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering experience in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, BBQs, or meal prep, these patties are versatile enough to be served with pita bread, rice, or salads. Within an hour, you can have a nutritious and delicious meal ready to share with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (12 patties) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Lamb
- 1 medium Grated Onion
- 1 cup Chopped Parsley
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Allspice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and drain the grated onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with pita bread or rice and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg