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Beef Kofta Kebabs: Easy Middle Eastern Recipe

Beef Kofta Kebabs with Dill Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 lean
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion Grated, with excess liquid squeezed out
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For brushing the grill
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt For the sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill Chopped, for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice For the sauce

Instructions
 

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  • Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Mold each portion around a soaked wooden skewer, shaping it into a long oval.
  • Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grates lightly with olive oil.
  • Grill the kofta kebabs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 F.
  • While the kebabs cook, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the dill yogurt sauce.
  • Serve the hot beef kofta kebabs immediately with the cool dill yogurt sauce, warm pita bread, and a fresh salad.