MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

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Moroccan Beef Kefta on Skewers with Chopped Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 hot Italian-style pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 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.

Sagir Bhatti
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I've never had Moroccan food before, but this recipe was a great introduction.


Prajwol Maharjan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Uzaid Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but this recipe was surprisingly good.


Kabalinzi Resty
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sandy Shref
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The kefta was a bit bland for my taste, but the salad was delicious.


Regomoditswe Regow
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Henry Tizirayi
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This recipe is a keeper! The kefta was moist and flavorful, and the salad was the perfect accompaniment.


Aref Abdou
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the kefta turned out great.


Afiya Jannat
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The kefta was a bit dry, but the salad was delicious.


Teresa Stewart-Buck
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Moroccan cuisine. The kefta is a delicious and unique dish, and the salad is a refreshing and healthy side.


ahsan hameed
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The kefta is so easy to make, and the salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Zinaida Malai
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The kefta was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetable salad was a refreshing complement. I'll definitely be making this again.