Classic Beef Kofta Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef(paid link)
• ½ onion(paid link)
• 2 clove garlic(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley(paid link)
• 1 tsp ground cumin(paid link)
• ½ tsp ground coriander(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup rice(paid link)
• 3 cup water(paid link)
• 1 cup plain yogurt(paid link)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• ½ cucumber(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh mint(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh parsley. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

2. 2

   Form the beef mixture into 12-16 oval-shaped kofta. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the kofta in batches until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   While the kofta cooks, prepare the rice. Rinse the rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

4. 4

   Prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Prepare the cucumber salad. Dice half a cucumber and mix with chopped fresh mint and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the beef kofta, drizzle generously with yogurt sauce, and serve with the cucumber salad on the side.

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