Moroccan Beef Kefta on Skewers with Chopped Vegetable Salad

2 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

356 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pound	ground beef
1/2	cup	onion	grated
2	cloves	garlic	finely minced
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	chopped
2	tablespoons	coriander	chopped
3	teaspoons	mint	chopped
2	teaspoons	marjoram	chopped
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/2	teaspoon	paprika
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1	each	cucumber	seedless, chopped
1	large	tomato	seeded, diced
1	each	green bell pepper	seeded, diced
2	cloves	garlic	finely minced
3	tablespoons	mint	chopped
2	tablespoons	red wine vinegar
2	tablespoons	olive oil

Directions

In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne.

Cover and let sit for one hour.

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.

In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine.

Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.

Preheat grill or broiler.

Dip hands into a bowl of water.

Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer.

Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.

Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Serve hot with chopped salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 234g

Amount per Serving

Calories 356 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g	35%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	38%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Sodium 104mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 29.0g	58%

Vitamin A	20%		Vitamin C	45%
Calcium	9%		Iron	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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