Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with these succulent Beef Kofta Kebabs, perfectly paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Juicy ground beef is infused with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, creating a culinary journey that brings the essence of bustling markets right to your home. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish promises to impress guests and elevate your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, shredded and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, and salt until combined (avoid overmixing).
- Shape the mixture into small oval kebabs around skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Grill kebabs for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- While grilling, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with shredded cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping out beef for lamb or adding chopped mint to the kebab mixture. To enhance juiciness in your kebabs, do not overwork the meat when mixing. Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.