Beef Kofta with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 small onion, grated
• •2 garlic cloves, minced
• •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp ground coriander
• •1/2 tsp paprika
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• •1 egg
• •1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• •4 pieces of flatbread (pita or naan)
• •1 cup Greek yogurt
• •1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
• •1 garlic clove, minced
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and egg.

2. 2

   Mix everything together until well combined. Form the mixture into elongated meatballs or ovals, about 1-2 inches long.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the kofta and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   While the kofta is cooking, prepare the tzatziki. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Once the kofta is cooked, remove from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

6. 6

   Warm the flatbread in the same skillet for about 1 minute on each side.

7. 7

   Serve the kofta on the flatbread with a dollop of tzatziki on top. Enjoy!