Name: Kofta Lamb Kebabs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Kofta Lamb Kebabs; 1 package of around 1 -1/2 pounds of ground lamb (or you can use ground sirloin beef); 3 finely minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons of grated onion; 1 cup finely minced Italian flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons of dried oregano; 2 teaspoons of ground cumin; 2 teaspoons of ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste; Optional: 1 teaspoon ground sumac, 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; Greek Tzatziki Dipping Sauce:; 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt; 1 seedless cucumber diced fine; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice; 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; salt and pepper to taste; mini wooden skewers soaked in water for around 35 minutes

These easy-to-make Kofta Lamb or Beef Kebabs are full of Greek flavors and perfect as appetizers or any quick weeknight dinner.

Shaped into tasty little logs these can be baked, grilled, or air fried and we have all the cooking methods below to try.

The seasonings spiced up the lamb to be absolutely delicious and great with pita bread in a wrap or even in a submarine roll.

During any game day season or when hosting a dinner party we like these served on skewers baked for a little appetizer with Greek Tzatziki dipping sauce also added to our recipe below.

The meat cooks quickly, is fun to serve, and is delicious every time using garlic, and onion the flavors blend perfectly with ground lamb or beef.

There are some tips and suggestions to follow that will help when adding spices to taste, I always like to cook just a little piece to adjust the seasonings to my taste.

Our full recipes are at the bottom of this page in the printable recipe card.

ground lamb kebabs baked with dipping cucumber sauce

Some Easy Step-by-Step Tips for Kofta Kebabs

Soak the wooden skewers if using for 30 minutes
Make the dipping sauce first and chill it
Mix all the ingredients for the kebabs and chill this for 20 minutes
Shape into logs
Choose baking, air frying, or Grilling methods
Use an instant-read thermometer (cooking will be done at 160 degrees internal temperature)Serve with Tzatziki dipping sauce

Shopping List (recipe is in the recipe card with measurements below at the end)

ground lamb
minced garlic
fresh dill
onion
garlic
cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, coriander
parsley
dill
oregano
tomato paste
salt and pepper

Tips:

Make the tzatziki sauce first and refrigerate it
Use an instant-read thermometer
When using wooden skewers soak them for 30 minutes to prevent burning
Pita bread, rolls, or wraps are perfect for serving these kebabs in
These can be cooked outside on a grill, air fried, or baked in the oven
Use parchment paper to bake them, oil cooking spray for air frying and grilling to prevent sticking

kofta ground lamb baking on parchment paper with wooden skewers

Meat Substitutions:

Ground chicken or turkey
Ground pork
Ground ham
For the 3 above I usually add 1 egg to the mixture also to hold it together better
Ground sirloin

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Easy to Make Greek Kebabs

These kebabs cook quickly and are perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, and perfect as a starter appetizer.

With the addition of our addicting flavors in the dipping sauce, you will experience a delicious culinary experience with all flavors of a Mediterranean food journey.

Remember you can add more or less spice, and my biggest secret for cooking is to always cook a taste so you know if seasoned properly to your family's preferences and also cook them how you prefer you meat cooked.

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Greek, Middle Eastern

Yield: 12

Author: Claudia Lamascolo