Kefta or kofta In the simplest form, consist of balls of minced or ground meat — usually beef or lamb — mixed with spices and/or onions. They can be grilled, baked or cooked in a pan. Kefta as an alternate can be made with ground chicken or ground turkey as well. Ingredients 1lb ground beef 15% fat 1/3 lb ground lamb 2 tbs chopped parsley 1tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp sumac 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp Dede's 7 spices olive oil for pan frying 3 tbs melted butter Directions Combine all ingredients except olive oil. Shape meat into 2-3 inch ovals or shape onto skewers. Cook on grill for 3-4 minutes on each side and be careful while turning not to break the meat. Or heat a pan and add 2-3 tbs of olive oil and add kefta ovals, cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Paint with melted butter before serving warm. Serve with hummus, garlic, pita bread and salad.