Grilled Beef Kofta with Cumin and Coriander

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Herb-infused beef kofta skewers grilled to medium-rare perfection, served with a cool mint-yogurt sauce for balanced flavor. This Middle Eastern beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, red onion, and fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands until evenly blended.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread beef mixture onto skewers, forming 2-inch logs, and brush lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Grill kofta for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Step 4: While grilling, mix 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled kofta immediately with mint-yogurt sauce on the side.