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Beef Kofta with Tzatziki and Cucumber Tomato Relish - Say goodbye to ho hum ground beef dinners with this delicious, and healthy, Turkish inspired meal.
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Beef Kofta with Tzatziki and Cucumber Tomato Relish
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain whole fat Greek yogurt
- 3 cucumbers, peeled, deseeded, chopped, and separated
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 2 lemons, juiced and separated
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1 handful parsley leaves plus 3 tablespoons, chopped and separated
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 small onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 whole wheat pita rounds
Instructions
- Place 2 of the chopped cucumbers in a colander, reserving one cucumber for the relish. and sprinkle with salt. Allow the cucumbers to sit for at least 30 mins to allow the cucumbers to release their liquid. Roll them in a clean dish towel to squeeze out any excess liquid.
- Add the drained cucumbers, garlic, dill, juice from 1 lemon, and some fresh cracked black pepper to the food processor. Process until smooth. Stir cucumber mixture into the yogurt. Taste and adjust your salt and pepper if needed. Place in an airtight container and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- For the relish, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining cucumber, tomato, remaining lemon juice, red onion, all but 3 tablespoons of the parsley leaves, and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
- For the kofta, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, allspice, cayenne pepper, mint, remaining 3 tablespoons of parsley leaves, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix until just combined. Shape into 8 small patties.
- In a large cast iron, or heavy bottomed skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom is browned, turn the patties over and continue to cook an additional 2 minutes until browned. Remove patties to a plate.
- Wrap the pita rounds in a damp paper towel, and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until they are soft and pliable.
- Serve kofta warm on the pita with the cucumber tomato relish and tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 20 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.
Total time: 25 mins.
Tags: #BeefCheckoff, #WeekdaySupper, beef, clean eating, healthy, Sandwich,
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Unknown
I love the spices you have in here! A really tasty beefy meal!
Unknown
Oh my Bobbi. I'm seeing this in the morning and already craving it for dinner.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yes! I kinda threw the family for a loop with the spice combo, but once they tasted it they loved it!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Yay!! That means I did my job then 🙂 But I am with you, I want this for dinner too!
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Don't these look delicious! I love my Mediterranean flavours so this is a recipe I have to make.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks so much Thalia! I have always use Mexican or ASian flavors, butt I am really digging Mediterranean now!!
Unknown
This looks amazing. Already getting oohs and ahhs from all my co-workers. LOVE this!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks so much Karli (love your name BTW) I love oohs and aaahs, they make me smile 🙂
Unknown
We love kofta. It is always loaded with flavor. I love your version.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Thanks Christie 🙂 It is a fave here now!