# @dinnerswithdave on YouTube

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- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=59LEZqXTDvc
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-04T17:11:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** DinnersWithDave (@dinnerswithdave) — https://gondola.cc/dinnerswithdave

## Caption

Moroccan Style Grilled Kefta:  Savory ground meat grilled to charred perfection.  An easy recipe that packs a ton of flavor. 

Exact recipes for kefta can vary by region and by family - here’s how I make mine at home. 

1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 small yellow onion, grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons harissa 
2 tablespoons Moroccan olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with the grated onion, chopped cilantro, parsley, mint, harissa, olive oil and all the spices. 

Mix gently by hand until the herbs and seasonings are well incorporated. Cover the mixture and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes - this helps the flavors develop and makes shaping easier.

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning.  At this point, prepare your charcoal grill. 

Once the mixture has rested, shape the kefta into small ovals or logs and mold them firmly around the skewers. Wetting your hands slightly can make this process easier and help form smooth, even shapes.

Brush each skewer lightly with olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking the grill basket, if using. Traditionally Moroccan kefta is grilled over charcoal but meat patties, not skewered, can also be seared in a cast iron skillet or roasted in the oven. 

Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until they are deeply browned and fully cooked through.

Serve hot and enjoy it in a sandwich, with a tomato salad or on its own with mint tea. 

If this is something you make at home, let me know in the comments below!

#moroccanculture #moroccancuisine #kefta #recipe

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