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Kafta
Also known as: كفتة
Lebanese grilled beef kebabs seasoned with onion, garlic, herbs, sumac and cinnamon.
About Kafta
Kafta is a Lebanese minced-meat preparation shaped into oblong kebabs and grilled. This profile follows Maureen Abood's beef version with onion, garlic, parsley, mint, sumac and cinnamon.
Beef stays juicy and savoury while onion and garlic add sweetness and depth. Fresh and dried mint brighten the meat; tart sumac, warm cinnamon and smoke from the grill give it a distinctly aromatic finish.
The kebabs are long, narrow and deeply browned, with dark grill marks and green herb flecks across the surface. The centre remains tender and moist rather than dense or crumbly.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kafta
Lebanese Grilled Beef Kafta.
- Ground beefJuicy minced-meat base
- Yellow onionSweet aromatic moisture
- GarlicSavoury aromatic
- ParsleyFresh herbal flavour
- Fresh mintFresh herbal lift
- Kosher saltSeasoning
- SumacTart seasoning
- CinnamonWarm spice
- Crushed dried mintConcentrated mint seasoning
- Extra-virgin olive oilGrill coating and finishing richness
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Ground beef:
- Yellow onion:
- Garlic:
- Parsley:
- Fresh mint:
- Kosher salt:
- Sumac:
- Cinnamon:
- Crushed dried mint:
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
- Black pepper:
Origins & food traditions
Lebanese cook and author Maureen Abood describes kafta as a Lebanese ground-meat kebab most often shaped on skewers and grilled. Her complete beef recipe fixes the onion, garlic, parsley, mint, sumac and cinnamon seasoning used here.
Countries
- Lebanon
- LebanonCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Lebanese Cuisine
- Levantine Cuisine
- Lebanese CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.