Mediterranean Beef Kofta with Tzatziki features seasoned ground beef shaped onto skewers, grilled until tender, and served with a cool yogurt cucumber sauce.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef 85 to 90 percent lean
1 small onion finely grated
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Wooden or metal skewers
For the Tzatziki:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber grated and drained
1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
Pinch salt
Instructions
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using.
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Combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix gently until combined.
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Divide mixture into 6 to 8 portions and shape each around a skewer into long oval forms.
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Preheat grill to medium high and lightly oil grates.
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Grill kofta for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
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For tzatziki, mix yogurt, drained cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Rest kofta for 5 minutes before serving with tzatziki.