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Spicy Beef Kofta with Mint Yogurt Dip

Fiery 30-Minute Spicy Beef Kofta with Cooling Yogurt Dip


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Spicy beef kofta with a refreshing mint yogurt dip. These flavorful skewers are perfect for grilling or pan-frying.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and parsley.
  2. Shape the mixture into small sausage shapes or balls.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook kofta for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. For the dip, mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Serve kofta hot with the mint yogurt dip.

Notes

  • You can use wooden skewers for grilling.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for less or more heat.
  • Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes before shaping for better texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: spicy beef kofta, mint yogurt dip, Middle Eastern appetizer, grilled kofta