Name: Beef Koftas
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 12 oz ground beef; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp lemon zest; 4 pieces pita bread, to serve; 1 cup greek yogurt; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil

1

In a large bowl, stir together kofta ingredients with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper until well combined. Roll mixture into tablespoon-sized portions and thread onto skewers.

2

Transfer skewers to a foil-lined baking sheet sprayed lightly with cooking spray. Adjust oven rack 3-5 inches below broiler element. Broil koftas for 4-5 minutes until browned. Flip skewers and broil other side for 4-5 minutes, or until meat registers 155°F with an instant-read thermometer.

3

While the kofta cook, stir together yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and ½ tsp salt.

4

Divide skewers, yogurt sauce, and pita between plates, and serve.

Beef Koftas

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