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Lebanese Kofta Meatballs with Cucumber Mint Sauce

Savor the Richness of Lebanese Kofta Meatballs with Cucumber Mint Sauce

Experience Lebanese Kofta Meatballs with Cucumber Mint Sauce, a delightful blend of tradition and comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for juicy meatballs
  • 1 medium Grated Yellow Onion Grate finely for even mixing
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped finely
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne or Aleppo Pepper Optional for heat
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking
For the Cucumber Mint Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Whole milk yogurt recommended
  • 1 medium Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Extra Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Season to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the Cucumber Mint Sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped mint. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Kofta Mixture by combining ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, kosher salt, and optional cayenne. Mix gently.
  3. Form the Meatballs by shaping approximately 2 tablespoons of the kofta mixture into oval or round shapes.
  4. Cook the Kofta by pan-frying, baking, or grilling according to preference.
  5. Serve the Dish by plating the meatballs warm with the chilled cucumber mint sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meat for tender meatballs. These can be made ahead and frozen for future meals.

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