Chapli Kebab
4
servings30
minutes15
minutes455
kcal5
grams2.4
grams34
grams33
gramsThis recipe originated from Milk Street Magazine and required only a couple of small modifications to keto-fy it. The primary change was substituting in lupini flour instead of using all-purpose flour. If you’re less concerned about carbs, you could also use chickpea flour. If you do use lupini flour, I strongly recommend the brand by Aviate Foods. If you purchase it on Amazon and use the code SRSKETO20, you can get 20% off.
Chapli kebab is a popular street food in Afghanistan and is essentially a really flavorful smash burger. It can be eaten “straight” up, in a lettuce wrap, or on/in naan/flatbread/wrap of your choice. It’s complimented by just about anything you’d put on Middle Eastern food: hummus, tzatzaki or yogurt, onion, cilantro, tomato, feta, olives, etc.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef – 80% lean (450g)
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced plus more for garnish
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 jalapeño chilies, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 tsp coriander seed, crushed into flakes
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 TB lupini flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup avocado oil or tallow
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, coriander seed, garam masala, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix with your hands or a spatula until fairly well combined.
- Add the lupini flour and egg and mix by hand until the flour has been fully incorporated, squeezing, punching and rolling the meat until it comes together into a mass that clears the sides of the bowl of any onion or chile pieces.
- Create 8 “meatballs” and place them onto a parchment lined cookie sheet (the picture above is a double batch). A #16 disher will help you create balls that are equal in size. Cover the meatballs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
- Heat the avocado oil or tallow in a 12″ cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then add 4 meatballs. Smash the meatballs with a spatula to make them into patties (see the video for a tip on this). Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until they have formed a nice crust.
- Remove the first batch of kebab patties to a cookie sheet and tent with foil or place in a warm oven. Repeat the above step with the second batch of meat balls.
- Serve as described in the description above on your preferred “delivery mechanism” and with you choice of toppings/condiments.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Macros are based on a serving size of 2 kebab patties and does not account for any toppings.
LOL 1 lb of beef, Steve, not 80 lbs!!
Stupid plug-in sees any number (80% lean) and changes it to the quantity. I’ll have to change the wording.
Amazing Steve great job! My mouth was watering after watching your video. The very next day I made a double batch. My wife commented the house smelled like a restaurant.
I assume when you say chili powder in the instructions you really mean Cayenne Powder? Curious have you ever made it with Chili powder?
Yes, I mean the cayenne. I’ve not made it with any other chili powder, but I don’t see why you couldn’t.
These were a “smash”! I don’t even like hamburgers (really.do.not), but these are so flavorful! Topped with the sliced red onions, feta cheese and hummus on a bed of arugula (all I had). Didn’t miss the “bread” but will try another time. I had to cut down the spicy elements because I can’t handle it, but hubby added more on his. Thank you, thank you, awesome recipe!
OMG – watched this video on Saturday morning; made them on Saturday night. They were a hit! 6 stars out if 5! Thank you for everything you do for us.
The code didn’t work for Amazon but it did at aviate foods website. I got the three pack of each with such a good discount. I’m excited to try all the lupin flour and flake recipes!
Oh, boy! These sound great! I have some supplies already on hand, too.
Cabbage rolls first, though. Triple batch, doing meal prep & freezing portions!
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