Beef Kofta Kababs with Tzatziki

Step 1

Grill MethodHeat grill to medium high heat

Step 2

Run the onions through a food processor fit with the grating attachment, or grate them by hand

Step 3

Lay the grated onion on a paper towel and squeeze it to wring out any excess liquid.Combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, rosemary, cumin, oregano, sumac and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl

Step 4

Mix the meat and spices together using your hands

Step 5

Meat can be cooked right away, but it will taste better if it has time to sit

Step 6

You can even prep the beef kofta mixture a day ahead and refrigerate it until you’re ready to cook.Using one hand to mold the meat and the other to hold the skewer, pack about ½ cup of meat around the end of each skewer.Lay the meat on the preheated, oiled grill and cook until cooked through, rotating the skewers with tongs every 2-3 minutes, for a total of 8-10 mins

Step 7

Baked Method: Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 8

Follow steps 2-4 above

Step 9

Arrange kofta on a lightly greased or lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, turning half way through

Step 10

Note: If baking, skewers are optional

Step 11

**Serve the kofta skewers hot with warm pita, hummus, tzatziki sauce, fresh feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, sliced red onions and whatever else you can dream of.