Wild Thyme – Beef Kofta 4-11

Beef Kofta 

Serves: 4 (12 kebabs)

INGREDIENTS

Kebabs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons grated or minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup mint, chiffonade or finely chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• Olive oil, for brushing the grill
• Flat bread, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
2. Divide the mixture into 12 roughly even balls. Mold each ball around the pointed end of a skewer, making an oval kebab that comes to a point just covering the tip of the skewer. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading them.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat or prepare a grill. Brush the pan lightly with olive oil. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until brown all over and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with tzatziki sauce and flat bread.