Spiced Beef Kofta with Charred Tomato Salad
Seasoned ground beef molded onto skewers and seared in a hot skillet until browned and crispy. Served with a bright cherry tomato and arugula salad with fresh chili heat.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¼ medium onion, minced
- 1.5 tsp cumin, coriander, and paprika
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 whole fresh red chili, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, minced onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Divide beef mixture into 4 portions and mold each tightly around a metal skewer, forming a 5-inch log.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear kofta 3-4 minutes per side without moving until deeply browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add cherry tomatoes to the same skillet and cook 2 minutes, shaking the pan, until they blister and soften.
- 6
Toss arugula with warm tomatoes off heat, squeeze lemon juice, pinch of salt. Serve alongside kofta and sliced chili.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 4 metal skewers
- mixing bowl
- tongs
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