Twisted Beef Koftas Middle Eastern Meatballs Recipes

TWISTED BEEF KOFTAS (MIDDLE-EASTERN MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until well-blended (using your hands works best).
• Form golf-ball sized meatballs from the mixture and place, without touching, on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake until slightly browned and cooked through (approximately 20-25 minutes).
• Serve 'em up hot! (See Recipe Description for Suggestions).

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
• Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
• Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
• Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.