Turkish Kofte
Spiced ground beef meatballs grilled to perfection and served with fresh herbs and yogurt sauce. A beloved Turkish street food that's tender, aromatic, and utterly satisfying.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 unit fresh lemon wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, parsley, mint, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overwork the meat.
- 3
Divide mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into an oblong log about 3 inches long.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic for the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 6
Working in batches to avoid crowding, add kofte and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
- 7
Transfer cooked kofte to a serving platter and keep warm.
- 8
Arrange kofte on a platter and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- 9
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- meat thermometer
- serving platter
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