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Beef Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Savory Beef Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce to Wow Your Guests

This Beef Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a deliciously spiced dish perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Kofta Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground lamb or turkey.
  • 1 medium Onion Sauté for enhanced flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferable.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with cilantro or mint.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust based on spice preference.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Whole or Greek yogurt is best.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop one onion and mince several cloves of garlic. Sauté onion in oil for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Shape the mixture into oval patties or logs, about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  5. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, lightly oiling the surface.
  6. Grill the koftas for about 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through for an even cook.
  7. Remove the koftas from heat and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
  8. Make the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with the remaining minced garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt.
  9. Serve the koftas alongside the garlic yogurt sauce, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Mix ingredients thoroughly but avoid overmixing. Use high-quality ground beef for best flavor. Rest koftas after grilling for juiciness.

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