Served over grilled naan and tzatziki sauce, these Grilled Beef Kofta Kabobs are a delicious way to enjoy a summer night in the backyard!
Prep Time1hr
Cook Time10mins
Total Time1hr10mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: beef, grill, kabob, kofta
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 697kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Tzatziki Sauce
1English cucumber
15.3-oz. container plain Greek yogurt
½cupsour cream
½tspminced garlic
1½Tbsplemon juice~½ medium lemon
1Tbspwhite vinegar
1Tbspminced fresh dill
1tspsalt
½tsppepper
For the Kabobs
812” wooden skewers
1½tspkosher salt
1½tspground cumin
1tspground coriander
¾tspblack pepper
½tspred pepper flakes
¼tspground ginger
¼tspground cinnamon
¼tspground cloves
1½pounds85% ground beef
1tspminced garlic
½medium yellow oniongrated
¼cupchopped fresh Italian parsley
2Tbspchopped fresh mint
For Serving
1Tbspolive oil
4piecesof naan or pita bread
2Roma tomatoesdiced
¾cupdiced cucumber
½cupdiced red onion
additional fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
For the Tzatziki Sauce
Slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out any seeds. Using a medium grater, grate the cucumber into a bowl. Using several paper towels, press the grated cucumber firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
Add all of the remaining ingredients (yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper) and mix until well combined.
For the Kabobs
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
Using a small bowl, combine salt, cumin, coriander, black pepper, red pepper flakes, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; stir until well combined.
Using a large mixing bowl, add beef, garlic, onion, parsley, mint and spice mixture; stir until well combined.
Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a uniform log. Insert skewer through center of each log and squeeze mixture tightly around each skewer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
For Serving
Brush the naan with olive oil. Grill naan for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly grilled.
Spread spoonful of tzatziki sauce on tops of all 4 naan. Sprinkle diced tomatoes, cucumbers and onions on top of tzatziki sauce.
Place two kabobs on top of each naan.
Sprinkle tops with chopped parsley before serving.