Name: Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Kebabs:; 1.5 lb ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground allspice or cinnamon; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Olive oil, for brushing grill; Flatbread, sliced cucumber, tomato, and onion (optional, for serving); Tzatziki Sauce:; 1 cup plain reduced-fat Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh mint or dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Description

Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce are juicy, spiced Mediterranean skewers made with ground beef, onion, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and coriander. Served with creamy, garlicky tzatziki, flatbread, and fresh vegetables, this 30-minute dish is both satisfying and versatile.

Ingredients

- Kebabs:
- 1.5 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice or cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil, for brushing grill
- Flatbread, sliced cucumber, tomato, and onion (optional, for serving)

Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain reduced-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh mint or dill, chopped
1/4 tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

In a mini food processor or by hand, finely chop onion, garlic, and parsley.
Combine mixture with ground beef, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
Divide into 10–12 portions and mold onto soaked wooden skewers into oval shapes. Chill if needed to firm up.
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Grill kebabs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and chill until serving.
Serve kebabs with tzatziki, flatbread, and fresh vegetables.

Notes

Use ground lamb or a beef-lamb mix for deeper flavor.
Ground turkey or chicken can substitute for a leaner version—avoid using all breast meat.
Try sumac or paprika for different spice profiles.
Skip skewers and bake meatballs or patties at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
Kebabs can be frozen raw for up to 3 months; thaw before cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 kebabs with tzatziki
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg