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Spiced Minced Beef BBQ Kofta

Spiced Minced Beef BBQ Kofta

Eleanor Craig
This delightful Spiced Minced Beef BBQ Kofta recipe brings the vibrant flavors of the Middle East to your barbecue grill. With a careful blend of spices and herbs, this dish adds a luscious aromatic component to any outdoor feast, promising to elevate your culinary experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 495 kcal

Equipment

8 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning

Ingredients
 
 

Main Ingredients

  • Raw meat mince500 grams ground beef (minced beef) - Preferably grass-fed for enhanced flavor
  • white onion½ cup white onion - Finely chopped
  • garlic2 cloves garlic - Minced
  • ground cumin1 teaspoon cumin
  • Heap of dried coriander seed and ground coriander on white background1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Heap of ground cinnamon and cassia cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • allspice powder and wooden spoon½ teaspoon ground allspice (also called pimento or Jamaican Pepper)
  • Pile of red paprika powder1 teaspoon paprika
  • wooden bowl of salt1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
  • Ground black pepper pile, paths, top½ teaspoon ground black pepper - freshly ground
  • parsley on white background¼ cup parsley - fresh, finely chopped
  • Fresh mint leaves¼ cup mint - fresh, finely chopped
  • Glass bowl of olive oil isolated on white background2 tablespoons olive oil - extra virgin

For Serving

  • bowl of greek yogurt1 cup Greek yogurt - for serving
  • Pile of Pita1 cup pita bread - warm

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, paprika, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, and mint.
    Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until all spices and herbs are evenly distributed.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oblong patty. Insert a soaked wooden skewer through each patty, pressing the mixture firmly onto the skewer.
  • Preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat, approximately 200°C (392°F).
    Lightly brush the koftas with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • Grill the koftas for 8-10 minutes on each side or until they reach a deep brown color with a slight char. Ensure the internal temperature has reached at least 70°C (160°F) before removing from the grill.
  • Serve the koftas immediately with warm pita bread and a side of Greek yogurt.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a finely chopped red chili or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture. To ensure a uniform cooking process, try to shape the kofta as evenly as possible along the skewer.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 36gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1004mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 5mg
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