Kefta Meshwi

Kefta Meshwi

كفتة مشوي (KEF-tah MESH-wee)

Grilled Beef Kefta Skewers

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 378 kcal

Juicy, well-spiced ground beef skewers grilled over charcoal until charred and smoky, served with cumin salt and fresh bread.

Nutrition & Info

380 kcal per serving
Protein 30.0g
Carbs 6.0g
Fat 26.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill or broiler metal skewers mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: metal skewer platter

Garnishes: cumin salt, parsley, lemon wedges

Accompaniments: bread, tomato-onion salad, harissa

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine ground beef with grated onion, herbs, and all spices in a bowl. Knead mixture for five minutes until smooth.

  2. 2

    Refrigerate the mixture for thirty minutes to firm up, making it much easier to mold onto the skewers securely.

  3. 3

    Divide mixture into eight portions. Mold each portion around a flat metal skewer in a long sausage shape firmly.

  4. 4

    Grill over hot charcoal or under a broiler for four minutes per side, turning once until charred and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Remove from skewers onto a warm platter. Sprinkle immediately with cumin salt while the kefta are still sizzling.

  6. 6

    Serve with warm bread, sliced tomatoes, raw onion rings, and harissa. These are best eaten immediately off the grill.

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Did You Know?

In Moroccan souks, kefta vendors grill skewers over tiny charcoal braziers right at their stalls, filling the air with irresistible smoke.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • charcoal grill or broiler
  • metal skewers
  • mixing bowl

Garnishing

cumin salt, parsley, lemon wedges

Accompaniments

bread, tomato-onion salad, harissa

The Story Behind Kefta Meshwi

Kefta meshwi is Morocco's quintessential street grill food, found in every souk and roadside stop across the country. The art of seasoning ground meat with the precise blend of cumin, paprika, and fresh herbs has been passed down through generations of grill masters. Charcoal grilling gives the kefta its distinctive smoky crust, and the combination with cumin salt and bread makes one of Morocco's most satisfying simple meals.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, street food 📜 Origins: Traditional Moroccan

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