Beef Kefta
Beef Kefta is a flavorful Moroccan dish made from spiced ground beef, shaped into delicious meatballs and grilled to perfection. Served with a side of fresh salad or couscous, it's a protein-packed lunch that brings the vibrant tastes of North Africa to your table.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Moroccan
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground beef - 300 grams
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for grilling)
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs or ovals, about 5 cm in length.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the kefta for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.25 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in iron, essential for healthy blood production.
Tags
MoroccanHigh ProteinLunch