Beef Koftas With Pitas And Yogurt Recipes

BEEF KOFTA WITH GREEK YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until fully combined.
• Enjoy with beef kofta!
• Add all of the kofta ingredients to a large bowl. With a fork or with your hands mix until just combined.
• Using your hands form small oblong patties with the meat mixture. If the meat begins to stick to your hands when forming the kofta, rub a small amount of olive oil on your hands and you should be good.
• Heat an oiled skillet on medium-high heat. Place the patties on the preheated skillet making sure not to overcrowd them. Depending on the size of your skillet you may need to cook them in batches. (See grilling and baking instructions in the Notes.) Cook uncovered 12 to 14 minutes turning the kofta every couple of minutes allowing it to brown on each side. Allow the kofta to cook long enough on one side so that when you turn them you are able to easily do so without them falling apart. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into the thickest part of the kofta registers 160°F,
• Serve the kofta with Greek yogurt sauce and EAT!

GREEK BEEF PITAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

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.