Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion
cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup parsley
- 1 1/2 pounds grass-fed lean ground beef
I use 90% lean
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice or cinnamon
optional
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil
for brushing the grill
- Flat bread and sliced vegetables like cucumber
tomato and onion), for serving (optional
- 1 cup plain reduced fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber
squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic
grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint or dill)
(or ¼ teaspoon dried
- Pinch of kosher salt
Directions
- 1
Add the onion, garlic, a 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.
- 2
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the ground beef, cumin, coriander, allspice (or cinnamon), salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
To make the tzatziki sauce, mix all of ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a flavorful, protein-packed meal that's ready in a flash? These Beef Kofta Kebabs with homemade Tzatziki Sauce deliver restaurant-worthy taste right in your own kitchen.
The secret to these irresistible kebabs lies in the aromatic spice blend—cumin, coriander, and a touch of allspice or cinnamon—that infuses the lean grass-fed beef. Fresh parsley and garlic brighten the mixture, ensuring every bite is bursting with savory depth, perfectly balancing the richness of the beef.
When you sink your teeth into these kofta kebabs, you'll find them wonderfully tender with a delicious char from the grill. Each one is expertly seasoned, creating a robust and satisfying experience that is beautifully complemented by the cool, tangy homemade tzatziki sauce. The sauce, creamy with reduced-fat Greek yogurt and bright with fresh cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs like mint or dill, provides a refreshing counterpoint to the savory beef. Despite their gourmet appeal, these kebabs are surprisingly straightforward to prepare, making them an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.
For customization, you could add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the kofta mixture if you prefer a subtle spicy kick. If fresh mint or dill isn't available for the tzatziki, a small amount of dried herbs works perfectly in a pinch. You can serve these versatile kebabs tucked into warm flatbreads with a medley of fresh sliced cucumber, tomato, and onion, or alongside a crisp, vibrant green salad for a lighter meal.
These Beef Kofta Kebabs are ideal for a casual family dinner or for entertaining guests. Serve them hot off the grill with a generous dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce and an assortment of fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.