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Mediterranean Beef Kofta
Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean-style beef kofta skewers served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for grilling and sharing.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1/2 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90%)
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Other
- as needed Olive oil for grilling
- 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 portions and form onto skewers.
- Preheat grill; lightly oil surface. Grill kofta for 10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.
- Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint or dill, and salt to make tzatziki. Chill until serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh vegetables or pita for a complete meal.