Beef Kofta

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground beef
• ½ yellow onion
• 3 clove garlic
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh mint (optional)
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pita bread (optional)
• ½ cup plain yogurt (optional)
• ½ cucumber (optional)

Steps

1. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley and mint (if using).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint (if using), cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer or form into oval-shaped patties.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the kofta with olive oil.
5. Grill the kofta for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
6. While kofta cooks, prepare a simple yogurt sauce by mixing plain yogurt with finely diced cucumber and a pinch of salt (optional).
7. Serve the hot kofta immediately, with pita bread and yogurt sauce on the side if desired.