Spiced Beef Kofta with Garlic Sauce & Flatbread
Middle Eastern–style ground beef kofta skewers with warm spices, paired with garlicky white sauce, toasted flatbread, and fresh herb salad. Ready in under 25 minutes on the stovetop or grill.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup red onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 tsp cumin, paprika, cinnamon (or baharat spice mix)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 4 pieces flatbread or pita
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, minced onion, parsley, and spices in a bowl until just combined. Divide into 8 portions and mold onto skewers, pressing firmly.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear kofta 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Stir yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- 4
Toast flatbread in the same skillet, 30 seconds per side, until warm and lightly browned.
- 5
Serve kofta with toasted flatbread, garlic sauce, and fresh herb salad (parsley, mint, or arugula).
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (or wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes)
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
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