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Mediterranean Beef Kofta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean-style beef kofta skewers served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce for a delicious and easy meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Herbs

  • 1/2 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90%)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • as needed Olive oil for grilling

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup plain reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint or dill (or 1/4 tsp dried)
  • a pinch kosher salt

Instructions 

  • Pulse onion, garlic, and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix with ground beef, spices, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape mixture into 8 skewers. Preheat grill, lightly oil, and grill for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, mint or dill, and salt to make tzatziki. Chill until serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and serve with warm pita or vegetables.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Beef, Grilled, Kofta