My easy Beef Kofta Recipe is a delicious Mediterranean ground beef dish that’s ready in 30 minutes and perfect for feeding your family or a party! Kofta kebabs use simple ingredients for a flavor-packed, inexpensive meal you will want to make again and again.
Best Beef Kofta
I love ground beef dinners! They’re budget-friendly and so simple to make. One of my favorite ground beef recipes is my recipe for Beef Kofta Kebabs. This is a Mediterranean-style dish that has a flavor like you wouldn’t believe. Packed with spices, this easy beef kofta recipe is a must-try. You can make it for a family dinner or to serve a crowd. The leftovers are just as delicious - if you even have any! My family always comes back for seconds when I make these kebabs. Give them a try with creamy garlic sauce and a salad on the side, and I guarantee you’ll come back for more, too! Another family favorite recipe is my birria tacos recipe. It is an amazing combination of flavors and perfect for a family get together.
Beef Kofta Recipe Ingredients
ground beef 1sea saltwhite pepperred pepper flakescinnamonground gingerallspiceonion choppedfresh parsley finely choppedfresh mint finely chopped
How to Make Kofta
Beef Kofta Recipe Tips
Use 80 to 85% lean ground beef. A little fat keeps the beef kofta juicy and moist.Size each kofta log evenly so they take the same amount of time to cook.This recipe is keto-friendly.
Ground Beef Temperature Chart
The USDA recommends ground beef be cooked to a minimum of 160°F.
Kofta Kebab Recipe Substitutions
White pepper is best for beef kofta kebabs, but if you have none on hand you can use black pepper.For more or less spice, you can add more or take out the red pepper flakes.You can use dried herbs instead of fresh if you prefer. Use 4 teaspoons dried parsley and 1 teaspoon dried mint.
Sauce for Kofta Kebabs
My favorite is White Garlic Sauce. It is literally made for this dish!Lebanese toum is a Lebanese garlic sauce perfect for serving with kebabs.Aioli is amazing with ground beef kebabs.Tahini also works well.Tzatziki is delicious with kofta kebabs.
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