These Beef Kafta Kebabs made with ground beef and filled with warm spices are excellent served on their own with rice or as a sandwich in fluffy pita bread.
Beef kafta – which can also be spelled as kofte, or kofta – is a centuries-old way to prepare ground beef using spices like cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and parsley with origins in the Middle East.
You might be thinking, “Cinnamon in beef?! You ‘kafta’ be kidding me!” Trust us! In combination with the other spices and flavors, cinnamon makes this beef kafta dish what it is: delicious.
This recipe’s versatility ensures it won’t become ho-hum in your home. You can eat this beef kafta on skewers, form it into meatballs or patties, use it as the base for a savory pita sandwich.