Smoked Beef Koftas With Garlicky Yoghurt Tahini Sauce by @dennistheprescott

1h12
Medium

6 servings

🥩

910 g

Beef

🧅

150 g

Onion

🧄

18 g

Garlic Cloves

🌿

0.25 cup

Parsley

🌱

15 g

Mint

🌰

34 g

Pine Nuts

🟤

4 g

Cumin

🟤

3 g

Ground Coriander

🌶️

5 g

Smoked Paprika

🟤

3 g

Cinnamon

🍞

30 g

Panko Breadcrumbs

🧂

12 g

Sea Salt

⚫

2 g

Black Pepper

🥣

1.5 cup

Greek Yogurt

🫙

0.5 cup

Tahini

🍋

0.25 cup

Lemon Juice

🫒

3 tbsp

Olive Oil

🧄

2

Garlic Cloves

🌿

2 tbsp

Flat-leaf Parsley

🌿

2 tbsp

Basil Leaves

🧂

Sea Salt

🍅

1 cup

Cherry Tomatoes

🥒

1

English Cucumber

🌿

0.25 cup

Fresh Mint

🍋

0.5

Lemon Juice

🫒

0.25 cup

Olive Oil

🧂

Sea Salt

🌶️

Black Pepper

🧅

Pickled Red Onions

🧀

Feta Cheese

🥬

Iceberg Lettuce

🫓

Pita Bread

🌿

Mint

🌿

23 g

Parsley

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to reduce scorching on the grill.

    🍢wooden skewers
    🥣large mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/18

    Preheat the pellet grill to 185°F (85°C) with its super-smoke setting enabled.

  3. Step 3/18

    Grate 1 onion and finely mince 4 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup fresh mint for the koftas.

    onion
    garlic
    fresh parsley
    fresh mint
    🔪box grater
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cups

  4. Step 4/18

    Combine 2 lb ground beef with the prepared onion, garlic, parsley, and mint in a large mixing bowl.

    ground beef
    onion
    garlic
    fresh parsley
    fresh mint
    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/18

    Add 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper.

    toasted pine nuts
    ground cumin
    ground coriander
    smoked paprika
    ground cinnamon
    panko breadcrumbs
    sea salt
    cracked black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/18

    Mix the kofta mixture gently with clean hands until evenly combined; avoid overmixing to keep the beef tender.

    ground beef
    🥣large mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/18

    Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and mold each portion into a long sausage shape around 1 soaked wooden skewer.

    ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers

  8. Step 8/18

    Place the kofta skewers on the preheated pellet grill and smoke them at 185°F (85°C) for 30 minutes.

    ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers
    🗜️tongs

  9. Step 9/18

    Increase the pellet grill temperature to 400°F (205°C) and grill the koftas for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through.

    ground beef
    🍢wooden skewers
    🗜️tongs

  10. Step 10/18

    Check that the thickest kofta reaches 160°F (71°C), then remove all skewers from the grill and rest them for 5 minutes.

    ground beef
    🌡️instant-read thermometer
    🗜️tongs
    🍽️serving platter

  11. Step 11/18

    Mince 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp fresh basil for the yogurt tahini sauce.

    garlic
    fresh parsley
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring spoons

  12. Step 12/18

    Whisk 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, and the prepared garlic and herbs until smooth.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    tahini
    lemon juice
    olive oil
    garlic
    fresh parsley
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  13. Step 13/18

    Season the yogurt tahini sauce with sea salt to taste and set it aside for serving.

    sea salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  14. Step 14/18

    Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, slice 1 English cucumber, and mince 1/4 cup fresh mint for the salad.

    cherry tomatoes
    🥒English cucumber
    fresh mint
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cups

  15. Step 15/18

    Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, and mint with juice from 1/2 lemon and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large mixing bowl.

    cherry tomatoes
    🥒English cucumber
    fresh mint
    lemon juice
    olive oil
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups

  16. Step 16/18

    Season the tomato cucumber salad with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

    sea salt
    cracked black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl

  17. Step 17/18

    Arrange the smoked beef koftas on a serving platter with the yogurt tahini sauce and tomato cucumber salad.

    ground beef
    🥣Greek yogurt
    tahini
    cherry tomatoes
    🥒English cucumber
    🍽️serving platter

  18. Step 18/18

    Serve with pickled red onions, feta cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, pita bread, extra fresh mint, and extra fresh parsley.

    pickled red onions
    feta cheese
    iceberg lettuce
    pita bread
    fresh mint
    fresh parsley
    🍽️serving platter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Grains, Seasonings, Dairy, Nuts and Seeds, Fruits, Oils and Fats

Ingredients

Beef, Onion, Garlic cloves, Parsley, Mint, Pine nuts, Cumin, Ground coriander, Smoked paprika, Cinnamon, Panko breadcrumbs, Sea salt, Black pepper, Greek yogurt, Tahini, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Flat-leaf parsley, Basil leaves, Cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, Fresh mint, Pickled red onions, Feta cheese, Iceberg lettuce, Pita bread

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Milk, Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Mediterranean diet

Calories

840 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 42g, Carbohydrates: 58g, Fat: 49g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 270mg, Iron: 5.5mg, Potassium: 770mg, Sodium: 980mg, Zinc: 9mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin B12: 3mcg, Vitamin K: 95mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

42 minutes

Overall

1 hour 12 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, box grater, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden skewers, tongs, whisk, instant-read thermometer, serving platter

Appliances

pellet grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Grilled Dish, Sandwich

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family dinner, Summer barbecue, Casual entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smoky, Juicy, Tender, Creamy, Crunchy, Fresh

Flavors

Smoky, Savory, Garlicky, Tangy, Herbaceous, Warmly spiced, Nutty, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep below 90°F (32°C),Discard sooner in hot weather), fridge : 3 days (Store cooked koftas in an airtight container at or below 40°F (4°C),Store sauce and salad separately,Reheat koftas to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 3 months (Freeze cooked koftas without salad or sauce,Wrap airtight to prevent freezer burn,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)