KEFTA

Kefta, seasoned ground meat, is one of Morocco's most popular street foods. 

 

MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces ground beef, 90%-lean or leaner

8 ounces ground lamb

⅓ cup lemon juice

1 small onion, quartered

2 cloves garlic, peeled

8 pitted green olives

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon ground cumin, plus more for serving

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

 

METHOD

STEP 1

Place beef, lamb and lemon juice in a large bowl. Gently combine until incorporated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

STEP 2

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.

STEP 3

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on it.

STEP 4

Using about 3 tablespoons of the meat mixture for each, form 12 thin patties, about 2 1/2 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Place on the wire rack.

STEP 5

Broil the patties until brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with additional cumin and harissa, if desired.

Nutrition Value

264 Kcal,

20.7g fat,

5.6g saturated fat,

0.9g fiber,

14.6g protein,

4.9g carbs