Moroccan Kefta Burgers Recipes

MOROCCAN KEFTA KEBAB RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the meat with the herbs and spices. Knead by hand for a minute or two to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
• Shape the kefta into small sausage-like logs. Arrange the logs in a grill basket or thread and mold them onto skewers.
• Grill the kebabs over medium-hot coals several minutes per side or until evenly browned and cooked through but still juicy. Moroccan preference is for little to no pink so watch carefully to avoid avoid drying out the meat.
• Alternatively, the kefta can be baked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C). Arrange the shaped meat on a rack set over a pan and bake until browned and cooked through, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Time will depending on how thick the kefta was shaped.
• Wrap the cooked kebabs in foil to hold warm until serving.

KEFTA BURGERS

Steps:

• Soak the cubed bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Add the dill and parsley; pulse again until smooth.
• In a bowl, knead the paste and beef together. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush the patties with the olive oil. Grill 5 minutes first side, flip and finish cooking about 4 more minutes, or until the patties are cooked but not dried out.

MOROCCAN KEFTA KEBABS

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients until blended.
• Chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 35 minutes to an hour.
• Oil your hands, and divide meat into 24 portions.
• Take one portion and shape into an elongated patty like a torpedo and run a skewer through it.
• Set on waxed paper until time to cook.
• Repeat with remaining meat portions.
• Grill for 6 minutes until cooked through.

MOROCCAN KEFTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl using your hands or a large spoon, combine the beef, onion and the juices, parsley, cilantro, mint, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne.
• Take about 1/2 teaspoon of the kefta mixture, cook it (in a pan or in the microwave) and taste it to check the seasoning. Add more salt to the kefta mixture if necessary.
• Take about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the kefta mixture (slightly larger than a golf ball) and mold it onto a skewer to form a log. (If using a long skewer, form two logs on each.) Repeat until you've used all the kefta mixture. Place the skewers on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through, using a thin spatula to help turn if the kefta sticks. Serve immediately with bread and a side of vegetables or a salad.

MOROCCAN KEFTA BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together, adding salt, pepper and cayenne to your taste.
• Shape into patties and chill for an hour or two.
• Grill until done to your liking.