This homemade beef kofta is a take on a classic that’s easy to make and packed with flavor and warming spices! Serve it with a side of veggies and tzatziki for the perfect simple dinner.

What is Beef Kofta?

Beef kofta is essentially a spiced meatball popular in middle eastern and Mediterranean cuisine that’s made with ground beef, and spices, and grilled on a skewer. It’s also served with a sauce like tzatziki and sides like vegetables and rice. It’s packed full of flavor, and simple to make!

Why you’ll love this beef Kofta

• It’s the perfect way to use ground beef. If you’re bored of the same ol’ ground beef recipes, this is one that you have to add to your rotation!
• It’s simple to make. Nothing too fancy, just make sure you have some skewers on hand and you’re good to go!

The ingredients for Beef Kofta

• Ground beef. You can technically use lamb to make a similar recipe as well.
• Parsley, cinnamon, oregano, and cumin. 
• Lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. This adds a pop of freshness to the beef.
• Onion and garlic. You’ll use grated onion to get lots of flavor and minimal texture.

How to make Beef Kofta

• Make the meat mixture. Using a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, garlic, seasonings, lemon juice, and zest until fully combined.

• Form onto the skewers and chill. Using 4-5 soaked wooden skewers, form a handful of the beef mixture on the skewer in a long shape, covering most of the skewer. Repeat for all of the beef mixtures. Transfer to a plate and chill.

• Grill & serve! Using a grill pan or outdoor grill, set to medium-high heat and grease with oil. Add the beef kofta to the grill surface and grill for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.

Tips & Tricks

• Don’t skip chilling the raw kebabs! This helps to ensure that the meat doesn’t slide off of the skewers.
• Stick with fresh lemon. The fresh lemon juice and zests lend a lot of flavors, so go with the fresh stuff.

What to serve with beef kofta

• Raw cucumber and red onion salad. I simply slice them thin and season them with salt, pepper, and lemon juice for a crunchy side.
• Rice or cauliflower rice
• Tzatziki 

Can you make beef kofta in the oven?

The grill flavor is traditional to this recipe, but yes, you can make it in the oven in a pinch.

Evenly space the prepared skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet (with a baking rack if possible) and bake at 350 F for 25 min, or until baked through.

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• Chicken Souvlaki
• Teriyaki Chicken Skewers & Slaw

Easy Homemade Beef Kofta

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• Author: Michelle
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 white onion, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin (omit for AIP)
• 1 tsp oregano
• Juice and zest of half a lemon

To serve

• Dairy-free tzatziki

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Instructions

1. Using a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, garlic, seasonings, lemon juice, and zest until fully combined.
2. Using 4-5 soaked wooden skewers, form a handful of the beef mixture on the skewer in a long shape, covering most of the skewer. Repeat for all of the beef mixtures. Transfer to a plate and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Using a grill pan or outdoor grill, set to medium-high heat and grease with oil. Add the beef kofta to the grill surface and grill for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
4. Serve the beef topped with tzatziki and with a side of vegetables and rice.

Notes

To cook in the oven, evenly space the prepared skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet (with a baking rack if possible) and bake at 350 F for 25 min, or until baked through.

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• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 20
• Category: Main Dishes
• Method: grilled

Keywords: beef kofta