Lebanese Beef and Lamb Meatballs

5 from 1 vote

These meatballs are traditionally shaped more like little sausages. We are presenting our version of Kafta or Kofta to you as meatballs. The flavor of the ground lamb and ground beef combined with traditional Lebanese spices is perfect with a greek salad. or homemade Tzatziki sauce. You could even dip them in some homemade hummus or place inside your hummus pita sandwich.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Servings:

Calories: 312kcal

Cost: 5.68

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 Lb Ground Lamb
1/2 LB Ground Beef
2 Tbsp Parsley
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp 7 Spice Lebanese Spice mixture of Cinnamon, Coriander, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg, Cumin, Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Mint
1 Egg Yolk
1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F
Place the cooling rack directly on the baking sheet
Place the onion in the food processor
Add the mint
Add the parsley
Add the red pepper flake
Add the 7 spice
Add the salt
Pulse the food processor until the onion is chopped and everything is combined
Add the beef and lamb
Add the egg yolk
Pulse until everything is combined, do not over mix.
Remove the blade from the food processor and scoop one small handful at a time, roll the meat into balls by cupping the meat and moving both hand in opposite directions over the meat.
Place each ball approximately an inch apart to allow air to circulate around the entire surface.
Place in the oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes depending on the size of your balls and the fat content in the meat.
Remove from the oven and place on your serving tray or plates

Notes

Serve with a greek salad and sliced pita.

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