Name: Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Bean Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small onion (diced); 1 egg; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 Tbsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers; 19 oz can navy or white kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dry dill weed; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 Tbsp lemon juice

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Koftas are a traditional beef on-a-stick street food from the Middle East. Beef is high in easy-to-absorb heme iron to help fight fatigue. The beans are high in fibre, so they will help keep you feeling full. The meat and beans work perfectly together. Known as the meat factor, the meat increases the absorption of the non-heme iron from the bean dip by 150%. Talk about a great team!

Recipe courtesy of Andrea Villneff and CanadaBeef.ca

Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Bean Dip

Koftas are a traditional beef on-a-stick street food from the Middle East.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Easy

How-to Video: Includes video

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Author: Andrea Villneff

Ingredients

Beef Koftas:

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 egg
1 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
12 metal or soaked wooden skewers

Tzatziki Bean Dip:

19 oz can navy or white kidney beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp dry dill weed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Beef Koftas: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In large bowl, stir together beef, onion, egg, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon and salt until combined. On a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, shape meat into 12, 4-inch long ovals; thread onto 12 skewers. Cook for 15 minutes, turning once. Beef is done when it reaches an internal cooking temperature of 160°F (71°C). Note: careful not to touch skewers with tip of thermometer when taking a reading.
Tzatziki Bean Dip: Meanwhile, combine beans, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse on low for 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve with beef koftas for dipping.

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Notes

Tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Bean Dip

Serving Size

Amount per Serving

Calories

218

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

519

Potassium

581

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

468

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.