Recipe: Beef Kofta Kebabs with Cucumber Salad & Tzaziki Sauce

We love this healthy Mediterranean inspired dish for quick weeknight meals and also for entertaining. Can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Beef Kofta Kebabs
 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
 1 shallot (3 tbsp), minced
 1 garlic clove, minced
 1 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp dried oregano
 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
 for the pan: 1 tbsp olive oil
Cucumber Salad
 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
 salt and pepper to taste
Tzaziki Sauce
 ( recipe here: https://newmm2019.wpengine.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/ )

Make the kebabs
1

Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for a few minutes.

2

With clean hands, combine the ground beef with the shallot, garlic, parsley, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Divide into 5-6 portions and shape into oval patties around skewers. Flatten the meat.

3

Heat the oil in a grill pan or 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Place the skewers in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the meat is done to your liking.

Make the cucumber salad
4

Combine the sliced cucumber with the red onion, parsley, mint and vinegar. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Make the Tzaziki Sauce
5

Use this recipe: https://newmm2019.wpengine.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce/