Ingredients
Beef Kofta:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Ras el Hanout or Berbere spice blend
- ½ c + 2 tbsp blend of finely chopped soft herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, or dill), divided
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Yogurt Tahini Sauce:
- ½ c yogurt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Reserved finely chopped mixed herbs (2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper
Directions
Beef Kofta:
- Place ground beef in a large bowl with all other ingredients except salt. Mix all ingredients with clean hands or in a food processor until well combined and you have a paste. Add salt and mix well.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. With your hands, roll meat mixture between your palms into 12 even meatballs, flattening them slightly. Place on the baking sheet and refrigerate kofta 1-12 hours or until ready to cook.
- Oil and preheat grill pan or gas grill, or prepare charcoal grill. Grill meatballs over medium heat, turning once, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove onto a plate and tent with foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
Yogurt Tahini Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble:
Serve kofta with yogurt tahini sauce on grilled pita or toasted sandwich buns. Top with lettuce, sliced tomato, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Enjoy!
Serves 4-6.
