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Kafta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce: Easy and Delicious Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Kafta Kebabs served with a refreshing Tzatziki Sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and mold each portion around a skewer, shaping it into a long, flat kebab.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the kafta kebabs for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
  4. While the kebabs are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Serve the kafta kebabs hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebab with sauceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the kafta mixture.
  • Serve the kebabs in pita bread with fresh vegetables and additional tzatziki for a delicious wrap.

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