Middle Eastern Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki
Middle Eastern Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki are a flavorful delight that combines tender ground beef with aromatic spices and a creamy, refreshing sauce. These kebabs are perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, offering an authentic taste of Middle Eastern cuisine. Paired with a vibrant tzatziki sauce, they create an unforgettable culinary experience that will have your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pita bread or rice, for serving
- For tzatziki: 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Mince the onion and garlic; chop the cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform oval patties about 1 inch thick.
- Chill the shaped kebabs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to maintain their shape while cooking.
- Preheat your grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill each kebab for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- While grilling, prepare the tzatziki by mixing yogurt with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Serve hot kebabs alongside tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg