OMG, c'est les kababs!!!!

It took me years to come up with the perfect kabab. I have been able to combine ideas from my mother's Moroccan kabab recipe, Persian kabob recipes that I have obtained from close family friends (which in my opinion are amazing!! so moist, tender and flavorful) and Desi-style kabob (much more spiced than Arabic and Persian kabob). After years of practice, experimenting and tasting, I came up with something that makes all of my friends and family happy. If you adjust the spice according to the guest's needs, you will be successful!


Kafta Kabab (ground beef kabob)

1 lbs ground beef (the fattier the better!)
2 tablespoons of paprika
2 tablespoons of ginger (fresh or in a jar is fine)
3 cloves very finely chopped garlic
1 small onion, very finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground dry Aleppo pepper. Aleppo pepper is a spicy pepper from Syria, and very delicious! (omit if you do not like spicy food, add more if you love it!)
1/2 a cup of chopped Italian Parsley
Salt and Pepper to taste





Heat up your grill. Charcoal tastes best but it takes a long time to get the charcoal ready. Gas and infrared grills take a short time to heat up, but it doesn't taste the same as charcoal.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Gently mix all ingredients together until mixed in (be gentle, because if you are too rough the meat will become less juicy and tender!)


Roll (gently!) into balls or patties. The amount of meat should make about 10 patties or "meat balls"

Use a grill cage to cook the kafta. They are cheap and you can find them in any store that sells kitchenware. This prevents the kafta from sticking to the grill and breaking up.

Grill on one side for 3-4 minutes. Then turn over and let cook for another 4-5 minutes. Do not press on the meat, or turn more than once!!! This will cause the meat to be less tender!! Let it cook and be patient.


Take off the grill, let it sit for a few minutes and serve!! So simple!!

I am considering on whether or not I should reveal my chicken recipe yet. I get tons of compliments, but still contemplating on whether or not I should keep it a secret. :-) Anyways, enjoy the Kafta, you'll love it!