Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Bean Dip
Koftas are a traditional beef on-a-stick street food from the Middle East.
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Servings: 6
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 Bena 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
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
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
218
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
519
mg
23
%
Potassium
581
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
468
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.