Beef Kofta with Rice
Aromatic grilled ground beef kebabs infused with spices, herbs, and onions, served alongside fluffy seasoned rice.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs ground beef
- •1 medium onion, finely minced
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- •2 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp ground coriander
- •1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- •1 tsp salt
- •1.5 cups long-grain rice
- •3 cups beef or chicken broth
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- 1Mix ground beef, minced onion, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined. Divide into 12 portions and mold onto skewers, pressing firmly.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Grill kofta for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- 3In a separate pot, rinse rice under cold water. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and lightly toast rice for 1-2 minutes.
- 4Add broth to the rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- 5Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside kofta with lemon wedges on the side.
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