Moroccan Kefta Kebab

Complexity
Easy
Moroccan Kefta Kebab

Ingredients

  • 1

    pound ground beef or lamb

  • 1

    medium onion, finely chopped

  • ¼

    cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • ¼

    cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2

    tablespoons Mina harissa

  • 2

    teaspoons cumin

  • 2

    teaspoons paprika

  • 1

    teaspoon salt

  • ½

    teaspoon black pepper

  • ¼

    teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

  • ¼

    cup Greek yogurt or tahini

  • ¼

    cup Mina harissa

  • Ripe tomatoes, trimmed and cut into wedges

  • ½

    small red onion, thinly sliced

  • Mina Purple Beldi olives, whole

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

  • Mina extra-virgin olive oil

  • Lemon juice, to taste

  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  • Step 1

    Combine meat, onion, herbs, harissa, spices, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using a fork or your hands, thoroughly mix ingredients together. Gently shape mixture into small oval-shaped patties or mold around skewers.  

  • Step 2

    Grill on medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, but still juicy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. 

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce. Mix Greek yogurt or tahini and harissa in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. 

  • Step 4

    Make the salad: combine tomatoes, onion, olives, and parsley in a medium bowl. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.  

  • Step 5

    Serve patties or kebabs with tomato salad (or salad of your choice) and warm pita. Enjoy!