These beef kofta bowls come together in under 30 minutes and keep protein and whole foods front and center. Ground beef is mixed with warm spices and a few fresh ingredients, shaping it onto skewers, and baking, or grilling, making it perfect for all seasons. It’s really that flexible. Everything else is basically assemble-and-go. Think couscous, tzatziki, hummus, tomatoes, red onion, feta… whatever you love. Beef kofta is kind of like a Mediterranean-style meatball—just a little more fun, and honestly… so good.
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
17 min
Ingredients
For the Beef Kofta
2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
½ shallot, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh parsley
½ red bell pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 large egg
For Serving
Cooked couscous
Chopped tomatoes
Hummus
Chickpeas
Tzatziki sauce
Green parsley sauce
Optional: Warm pita bread, red onions, cucumber slices, or crumbled feta cheese
Add the shallot, garlic, parsley, and red bell pepper to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a paper towel lined bowl and allow excess moisture to drain while preparing the beef.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped vegetable mixture, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated, being careful not to overwork the meat.
3
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place an oven safe rack on top. Shape the beef mixture into oval logs around skewers or form into oblong patties. Arrange them evenly on the rack.
4
Bake time depends on the size of the koftas. Large koftas will take around 20-25 minutes, while smaller koftas take about 12-15minutes, or until the kofta are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
5
Broil on high for the final 2–3 minutes to achieve a lightly charred exterior. Watch closely to prevent burning.
6
While kofta are cooking, assemble the bowls by adding all serving ingredients to a large bowl: Couscous, chopped tomatoes, hummus, chickpeas, tzatziki, green parsley sauce, etc. Then top with the kofta and enjoy!
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