OMG very yummy!

Mrs_Potato_Head · 11-04-2011, 07:48 AM

I didn't know where this post should go, butanyways I found a great recipe for Kofta (sp?), a Lebanese mince dish that is brilliant, cheap, quick and very low carb:

Ingredients:
500gms lamb mince
1 grated onion
a large handful or two of chopped parsley
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp white (or black if you prefer) pepper
a squeeze of lemon juice
oil for frying

Mix all ingredients together - I dont measure, but when you've got the right mix it smells really fresh from the lemon and parsley so you know you've got a good mix. Leave overnight (only if you have the time/inclination, it makes a bit of difference,but not alot). Using the mixture, make small balls about the size of a golf ball. Fry until nicely browned. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

A great way to have these is with mayonaise mixed with raw, grated garlic and a salad of tomatoes, parsely, onion, lemon and olive oil. When I get around to getting some low carb tortillas, I will smear the mince mixture over a tortilla, grill until cooked and serve that with cucumber and garlic mayo. Yum yum. Enjoy!

Charski · 11-04-2011, 08:59 AM

Boy that sounds really good! I've never made it, seen it and tasted it - this sounds easy too. THANKS!

Mrs_Potato_Head · 11-04-2011, 10:22 AM

No probs, and I definatly urge people to try it, it is really good. Let me know what you think of it.

buttoni · 11-15-2011, 07:01 AM

That's pretty much how I make mine, too. I sometimes do them with beef, sometimes lamb.

CreekWatcher · 11-15-2011, 11:34 PM

Is mince just ground meat? If not, could it be made with the chopping blades of a food processor?

Mrs_Potato_Head · 11-18-2011, 04:10 AM

Yep, mince is just minced meat. I think you need a proper mincing blade if you were to use your blender or it could burn your motor out.

littlesky · 11-18-2011, 07:46 PM

My dad used to make this then mix with mayo. He'd put in on bread and top with another slice. We call them grandpa burgers in memory of him. I haven't had one in a long time. I think i'm gonna make some soon. Thanks for bringing up a great memory!!!!

zenpeacock · 11-19-2011, 09:34 AM

I make Kofta quite often, I love Indian and Middle Eastern flavors. My recipe is similar though I add a few other spices:

1 lb. ground beef or lamb
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 medium onion grated (it's the juice that makes this dish)
1/2 to 1 TBS Garam Masala (essential)
1 to 1 1/2 tsp of cumin
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine
1/2 TBS black pepper
1/2 TBS salt
Lemon or lime wedges for garnish
Homemade Taziki (sp?) for dipping

I think it helps to let the mixture marinate at least 2 hours, let the meat come up to room temp before cooking. Helps keep it very moist and tender.

I like the flavor best when these are grilled, but pan frying or even baking works.
I shape good sized balls then squish them over pre-soaked wooden skewers, and grill over a medium hot coals, until nice and browned.

Anyway you shape them and cook them works great, these are so delicious and a great, unique way to use ground beef.

11-04-2011, 07:48 AM	#1
Mrs_Potato_Head Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South West Rural UK Posts: 231 Gallery: Mrs_Potato_Head Stats: 467/450/143-154? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2 March 2013	OMG very yummy! I didn't know where this post should go, butanyways I found a great recipe for Kofta (sp?), a Lebanese mince dish that is brilliant, cheap, quick and very low carb: Ingredients: 500gms lamb mince 1 grated onion a large handful or two of chopped parsley 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp white (or black if you prefer) pepper a squeeze of lemon juice oil for frying Mix all ingredients together - I dont measure, but when you've got the right mix it smells really fresh from the lemon and parsley so you know you've got a good mix. Leave overnight (only if you have the time/inclination, it makes a bit of difference,but not alot). Using the mixture, make small balls about the size of a golf ball. Fry until nicely browned. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice. A great way to have these is with mayonaise mixed with raw, grated garlic and a salad of tomatoes, parsely, onion, lemon and olive oil. When I get around to getting some low carb tortillas, I will smear the mince mixture over a tortilla, grill until cooked and serve that with cucumber and garlic mayo. Yum yum. Enjoy! __________________ Inside me is a thin woman screaming to get out. Luckily I can shut her up with a cookie.

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11-04-2011, 08:59 AM	#2
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,851 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Boy that sounds really good! I've never made it, seen it and tasted it - this sounds easy too. THANKS!

11-04-2011, 10:22 AM	#3
Mrs_Potato_Head Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South West Rural UK Posts: 231 Gallery: Mrs_Potato_Head Stats: 467/450/143-154? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2 March 2013	No probs, and I definatly urge people to try it, it is really good. Let me know what you think of it.

11-15-2011, 07:01 AM	#4
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,314 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	That's pretty much how I make mine, too. I sometimes do them with beef, sometimes lamb.

11-15-2011, 11:34 PM	#5
CreekWatcher Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,116 Gallery: CreekWatcher	Is mince just ground meat? If not, could it be made with the chopping blades of a food processor?

11-18-2011, 04:10 AM	#6
Mrs_Potato_Head Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South West Rural UK Posts: 231 Gallery: Mrs_Potato_Head Stats: 467/450/143-154? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2 March 2013	Yep, mince is just minced meat. I think you need a proper mincing blade if you were to use your blender or it could burn your motor out.

11-18-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
littlesky Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 42 Gallery: littlesky	My dad used to make this then mix with mayo. He'd put in on bread and top with another slice. We call them grandpa burgers in memory of him. I haven't had one in a long time. I think i'm gonna make some soon. Thanks for bringing up a great memory!!!!

11-19-2011, 09:34 AM	#8
zenpeacock Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 117 Gallery: zenpeacock Stats: 197/185/150 WOE: Stillmans/General LC Start Date: Stillmans start 10/3/12	I make Kofta quite often, I love Indian and Middle Eastern flavors. My recipe is similar though I add a few other spices: 1 lb. ground beef or lamb 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 medium onion grated (it's the juice that makes this dish) 1/2 to 1 TBS Garam Masala (essential) 1 to 1 1/2 tsp of cumin 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine 1/2 TBS black pepper 1/2 TBS salt Lemon or lime wedges for garnish Homemade Taziki (sp?) for dipping I think it helps to let the mixture marinate at least 2 hours, let the meat come up to room temp before cooking. Helps keep it very moist and tender. I like the flavor best when these are grilled, but pan frying or even baking works. I shape good sized balls then squish them over pre-soaked wooden skewers, and grill over a medium hot coals, until nice and browned. Anyway you shape them and cook them works great, these are so delicious and a great, unique way to use ground beef.