Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 (Make 10 large or 12 small kebabs)
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Description
Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce features ground beef combined with onion, garlic, fresh parsley, and warm spices including cumin, coriander, and optional allspice. The mixture is formed into oval-shaped patties on skewers for even grilling. Cooking over medium-high heat produces browned, juicy kebabs with a tender texture.
The accompanying tzatziki sauce is made by blending Greek yogurt with grated, squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, mint, and salt. This sauce provides a refreshing counterpoint to the seasoned, grilled meat, adding moistness and brightness.
These kebabs can be served with sliced fresh vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, and onion, along with flatbread if desired, making them a flexible meal option. They can also be baked in the oven if a grill is not available. The recipe adapts to different meats like lamb, turkey, or chicken, maintaining the same approach to seasoning and serving.
Storing leftovers in the refrigerator and reheating gently preserves the flavor. The kebabs are well suited for casual meals or gatherings where simplicity and bold flavors are appreciated.
Ingredients
Kebabs:
- ½ onion small, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup parsley
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef grass-fed, lean, 90% lean
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon allspice or cinnamon, optional
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil for brushing the grill
- Flat Bread for serving (optional, sliced vegetables like
- cucumber
- tomato
- onion
Tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, reduced fat
- ½ cup cucumber squeezed dry, grated
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mint or ¼ teaspoon dried, or dill, fresh
- Pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic, and parsley to a mini food processor and process until finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the onion on a box grater and finely chop the garlic and parsley with a knife.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the ground beef, cumin, coriander, allspice (or cinnamon), salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8 roughly even balls. Mold each ball around the pointed end of a skewer, making an oval kebab that comes to a point just covering the tip of the skewer. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading the meat onto them.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat or prepare a grill. Brush the pan lightly with olive oil. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until brown all over and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with tzatziki sauce, flat bread and sliced vegetables like cucumber, tomato and onion.
- To make the tzatziki sauce, mix all of ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Traditional kofta is made with beef, lamb, or a mixture, but this recipe also works well with ground turkey or chicken.
- You can bake the kofta kebabs in the oven at 400°F for 15-18 minutes if you don't have a grill; use the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end to brown.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before using to prevent burning during grilling.
- Serve with sliced cucumber, tomato, and onion alongside flatbread, or add other dips like hummus or baba ganoush for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(Make 10 large or 12 small kebabs)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 kebabs + sauce | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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