# Beef kofta (from Feelgoodfoodie)

Video: [Authentic Lebanese BEEF KAFTA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E) by [Feelgoodfoodie](https://www.youtube.com/@Feelgoodfoodie).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.00 per serving, ~$12.00 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.00* per serving (81%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 small onion
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp seven spice
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/8 tsp (optional) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp (for beef) salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- to taste vermicelli
- 2 cups long grain basmati rice
- 1/2 tsp (for rice) salt
- 4 cups water
- for garnish parsley

## Steps

1. [0:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=38s) Add the parsley to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, then transfer to a plate.
2. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=100s) Trim and quarter the onion, then pulse in the food processor for about 30 seconds to break it down.
3. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=120s) Return the chopped parsley to the food processor with the onions.
4. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=131s) Add the ground beef to the food processor mixture.
5. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=158s) Season with seven spice, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
6. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=217s) Pulse the ingredients together just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
7. [3:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=226s) Transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and shape portions into oblong patties.
8. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVDxpYm6Q_E&t=305s) Place the shaped kaftas onto a preheated grill pan and cook, turning to brown all sides.
9. In a separate pot, fry the vermicelli noodles until they turn golden brown.
10. Stir in the rinsed basmati rice, salt, and water, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
11. Spread the cooked rice onto a serving platter, arrange the grilled kaftas on top, and garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- food processor
- grill pan
- pot
- tongs
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact servings
- total preparation and cooking time
- exact quantity of vermicelli used
- heat levels for grilling the meat and cooking the rice

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