Whole30 Lebanese Kafta
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this flavorful Lebanese Kafta recipe—an aromatic fusion of fresh herbs, warm spices, and perfectly grilled beef. Featuring nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh parsley, mint, and garlic, this dish is seasoned with earthy cumin, fragrant allspice, and a hint of cinnamon for an authentic Middle Eastern taste. These kafta patties are quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and can be grilled or broiled to perfection in under 12 minutes, making them an easy weeknight dinner option. Serve these succulent kafta alongside a vibrant salad or your favorite Whole30-compliant sides for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is bursting with bold, herbaceous flavor that will delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the onion, parsley, and mint. You can use a food processor for a finer consistency, which helps in forming the kafta.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped onions, parsley, mint, and minced garlic cloves.
Add the ground beef to the bowl, then sprinkle in the cumin, allspice, paprika, cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper.
Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can toughen the meat.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or set your oven to broil.
Divide the kafta mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into long, flat patties about 1 inch thick and 4 inches long.
If using skewers, you can shape the kafta around the skewers to make handling easier.
Place the kafta on the preheated grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
Alternatively, place the kafta on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and broil in the oven. Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
Remove from heat and let the kafta rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the kafta hot, paired with a fresh salad or your favorite Whole30-compliant sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 3868 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
