Beef Koftas With Minted Yogurt Recipes

BEEF KOFTAS WITH PITAS AND YOGURT

Steps:

• In food processor, puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.
• Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
• Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.
• Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
• Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.
• Meanwhile, grill or broil pita breads, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut into quarters.
• Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.
• Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.

BEEF KOFTAS WITH MINTED YOGURT

Steps:

• Puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg. Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
• Shape beef mixture by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausage shapes; thread each lengthwise onto metal skewer.
• Place skewers on grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, 12 minutes (or broil, turning once, for 7 minutes).
• Meanwhile, combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley. Grill or broil pitas, turning once, until hot and lightly crisped, about 4 minutes; cut each into quarters. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.