Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 medium cucumbers, sliced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil
Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties
Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until browned
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and dill for sauce
Top cucumber slices with yogurt sauce
Place cooked kofta over prepared base
Garnish with fresh herbs
Notes
Use patty molds for even shape
Kofta can be pan-fried or grilled
Store yogurt sauce separately for freshness
Meal prep: Store cooked kofta and pre-chopped cucumbers separately
Add grape tomatoes or chickpeas for extra protein
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg