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-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, red onion, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.