Rd's Moroccan Beef Kefta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

for the keftas
1 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
3 tsp freshly chopped mint
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
for the yoghurt
2 tbsp chopped mint
1 red chilli pepper , seeds removed and finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
200 g low-fat greek yoghurt
for the salad
1 seedless cucumber, chopped and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 tbsp dried mint
1 green pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 red chilli pepper , seeds removed and finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour.
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for one hour (or use metal ones).
In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, chilli, garlic, mint, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
For the minted yoghurt, mix half the yoghurt with the mint, half a teaspoon of salt and some pepper and set aside.
For the spiced yoghurt, mix the chilli, mint, parsley, coriander, garlic and cumin with the remaining yoghurt.
Preheat grill, barbeque or broiler.
Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/4 of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on 2 skewers. 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 and yoghurt dips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1585.26 Kcal (6637 kJ)
Calories from fat	883.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	98.2g	151%
Cholesterol	281.17mg	94%
Sodium	481.96mg	20%
Potassium	3505.4mg	75%
Total Carbs	64.38g	21%
Sugars	30.41g	122%
Dietary Fiber	19.07g	76%
Protein	110.85g	222%
Vitamin C	335.5mg	559%
Vitamin A	3.7mg	124%
Iron	459.1mg	2550%
Calcium	432.4mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.17 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.58g	151%
Cholesterol	18.83mg	94%
Sodium	32.28mg	20%
Potassium	234.77mg	75%
Total Carbs	4.31g	21%
Sugars	2.04g	122%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	76%
Protein	7.42g	222%
Vitamin C	22.5mg	559%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	124%
Iron	30.7mg	2550%
Calcium	29mg	43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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