Recipe: Beef Kofta Kebabs with Cucumber Salad & Tzaziki Sauce

AuthorMarla Meridith
DifficultyBeginner

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 with Cucumber Salad and 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. MarlaMeridith.com
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
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/

Ingredients

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/ )

Directions

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/

Recipe: Beef Kofta Kebabs with Cucumber Salad & Tzaziki Sauce

~ Marla Meridith

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