Description
These juicy Beef Kofta will rock your dinner table with bold Mediterranean flavors that dance between tender spiced meat and creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Grilled to perfection and ready in minutes, this simple dish brings delicious Middle Eastern comfort straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound Ground Beef
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ¼ cup Parsley
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and crush 3 garlic cloves into tiny pieces. Drop 1 pound ground beef into a large mixing bowl with these aromatics.
- Toss ¼ cup fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper into the meat mixture. Blend ingredients thoroughly without overworking the meat.
- Cover the bowl and nestle it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and meat to firm up.
- Remove mixture from refrigerator and form 6-8 elongated oval shapes with your hands. Ensure each kofta is roughly 3-4 inches long and evenly packed.
- Warm your grill or cast-iron skillet to 400°F. Lightly brush the cooking surface with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange koftas on the hot surface. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve a deep golden-brown exterior with internal temperature reaching 160°F.
- Transfer koftas to a clean plate and let them rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Whisk 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a minced garlic clove. Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to complement the grilled meat.
Notes
- Let the meat mixture chill in the refrigerator to help the spices meld and make shaping koftas easier.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning during grilling.
- Use a light touch when mixing and shaping the meat to keep the koftas tender and prevent them from becoming dense or tough.
- For a gluten-free option, serve the koftas over a salad or with roasted vegetables instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 625 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg