Juicy Baked Kofta Meatballs

Ingredients

• 900 grams lean ground beef (2 lb)
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup parsley (loosely packed)
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons seven spice (substitute allspice)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• oil spray

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Peel and quarter the onions, and peel the garlic cloves. Blitz the onions, parsley and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. You can also chop finely by hand if you don't have a food processor.

3. 3

   Combine the ground beef, finely chopped vegetables, spices and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.

4. 4

   Shape into meatballs, roughly the size of 1 heaped measuring tablespoon. Meatballs should be uniform so they can cook evenly. I go for a roughly 1-inch meatball.

5. 5

   Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Do not place them too close together, ensure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart.

6. 6

   Spray the meatballs with vegetable oil. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Test one meatball to ensure it is fully cooked. Optional: broil for a few minutes to brown the tops.

7. 7

   Serve immediately. Top with shawarma white sauce.