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Grilled beef kofta with garlic yogurt sauce, pita, parsley, and tomatoes

Beef Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Warm Spices

Beef kofta is tender, juicy, and warmly spiced, paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce for a fresh, savory finish. This easy grilled dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal or casual gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Kofta
  • 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Skewers, if grilling
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the ground beef, onion, half of the garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  2. Form the seasoned beef into elongated oval-shaped kofta around the skewers.
Cooking
  1. Heat the grill to medium-high.
  2. Cook the kofta on the grill for 4–5 minutes per side, turning as needed, until fully cooked and the center reaches 160°F / 71°C.
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  1. Stir the yogurt, remaining garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl until combined.
Serving
  1. Serve the hot beef kofta with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

If not grilling, bake the kofta at 400°F / 200°C for 20–25 minutes.