Kifta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix until evenly combined.
3. Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Interesting Facts

• Kifta is traditionally served with pita bread, tahini sauce, and vegetables.
• Kifta can also be made with ground chicken, turkey, or pork.
• Kifta is a popular dish in the Levant region, which includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan.
• Kifta is also known as kofta or kufteh in some parts of the Middle East.