Search
by Ingredient
Morocco Kefta

Morocco Kefta

StarStarStarHalf starEmpty star

Submitted by happyzhangbo

I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

15 min

READY

hrs

Ingredients

8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G GROUND BEEF
90%-lean
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G GROUND LAMB
79
CUP ML LEMON JUICE
1 1
SMALL SMALL ONIONS
quartered
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
peeled
8 8
EACH EACH GREEN OLIVES
pitted *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL, EXTRA-VIRGIN
¼ 59
CUP ML CILANTRO
chopped fresh
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PARSLEY LEAVES
chopped fresh
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CUMIN
ground, plus more for serving
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground
1 1
X X HARISSA
for serving *

Directions

Place beef, lamb and lemon juice in a large bowl.

Gently combine until incorporated.

Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Transfer the meat to a colander and press to squeeze out excess moisture.

Place onion, garlic and olives in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

Add to the marinated meat along with oil, cilantro, parsley, 1 tablespoon cumin, salt and pepper.

Gently combine until evenly incorporated.

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on it.

Using about 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture for each, form 12 thin patties, about 2½ inches wide and ¼ inch thick.

Place on the wire rack.

Broil the patties until brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve with additional cumin and harissa, if desired.

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

Comments


lynn in ma

I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 165g (5.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 378 64% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 41%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Sugars g
Protein 56g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 6% Iron 21%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

Email this recipe