Spiced Beef Kofta with Arugula & Tomatoes
Juicy ground beef skewers seasoned with warm spices, grilled until charred on the outside. Served over peppery arugula and bright cherry tomatoes for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Combine beef, diced onion, cumin, paprika, parsley, 0.5 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Divide mixture into 8 portions and mold each around a metal skewer, pressing firmly into a log shape.
Step 3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Grill kofta 3–4 minutes per side, rotating once, until charred outside and cooked through.
Step 5
Toss arugula and cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 6
Serve kofta over the arugula salad. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 8 metal skewers
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
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