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Best Keto Beef Koftas Recipe

Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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Best Keto Beef Koftas
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Description

Embark on a culinary journey to the Middle East with these flavorful beef koftas, succulent spiced meat skewers perfect for any occasion. These koftas capture the essence of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine while offering a delightful and satisfying dining experience. Each bite is a harmonious blend of aromatic spices and rich, savory beef.

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and adaptability. By carefully selecting the ingredients, it transforms into a healthy meal, without sacrificing any of the authentic flavors. These koftas are ideal for meal prepping, providing a versatile protein source that can be enjoyed in countless ways throughout the week.

Imagine biting into a juicy kofta, the spices dancing on your palate. Each skewer is carefully crafted, ensuring a balance of flavor and texture. The beef is seasoned with a unique blend of herbs and spices, creating a symphony of tastes that transport you to a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace.

Complementing the rich, spiced beef is a refreshing dipping sauce, similar to a classic tzatziki. This creamy sauce is bursting with the bright acidity of lemon juice and the cool, crispness of freshly grated cucumber. The combination of the warm, spiced koftas and the cool, refreshing sauce creates a perfect contrast that elevates the entire dish.

These beef koftas offer endless possibilities for serving. Wrap them in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing meal, or pair them with your favorite accompaniments. Whether cooked on the stovetop or grilled to perfection, these beef koftas are guaranteed to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Drawing inspiration from the diverse culinary landscape of the Levant, including Turkey and Greece, this recipe presents a unique take on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. Similar to a "meatloaf" from the Eastern world, koftas can be prepared with various meats and customized with your personal blend of spices. This recipe features beef and a carefully selected combination of spices to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 piece serving
C
Calories
115 Kcal
C
Carbs
1 g
Fi
Fiber
0 g
Sugar
0 g
P
Protein
8 g
C
Fats
9 g
Saturated Fats 4 g
Unsaturated Fats 4 g
Cholestrol 40 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Potassium 100 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Keto Bread
    Keto Bread
    2 Slice
    2.
    Hamburger or ground beef, 80% lean
    Hamburger or ground beef, 80% lean
    12 oz
    3.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.5 tsp
    4.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    5.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.5 tsp
    6.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.25 tsp
    7.
    Parsley, dried
    Parsley, dried
    2 tsp
    8.
    Allspice, ground
    Allspice, ground
    0.25 tsp
    9.
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    0.25 tsp
    10.
    Paprika
    Paprika
    0.5 tsp
    11.
    Cardamom, ground
    Cardamom, ground
    0.25 tsp
    12.
    Greek yogurt
    Greek yogurt
    6 tbsp
    13.
    Tahini
    Tahini
    1 tbsp
    14.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.5 tbsp
    15.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.5 tsp
    16.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.5 tsp
    17.
    Cucumber
    Cucumber
    0.75 oz

Instructions

    1.
    Toast slices of Keto bread until golden brown and crispy. Let them cool completely, then dice them into very small pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Keto bread with ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, allspice, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cardamom. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all ingredients, massaging the meat and bread cubes until a soft and spongy kofta mixture forms.
    2.
    Set the bowl of kofta mixture aside to allow the bread to absorb moisture and the meat to rest for at least 10 minutes. While the mixture rests, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder until a smooth, off-white sauce forms. Grate a whole seedless cucumber into fine shreds using a cheese grater until you reach the desired weight. Stir the grated cucumber into the sauce and set aside.
    3.
    Heat a large skillet or grilling pan over high heat on your stove. Divide the meat mixture into equal portions based on the number of servings. Roll each portion into a ball, then push a skewer through the center of the ball, pressing the meat into an oblong and flattened kofta shape. Repeat this process until all the koftas are formed on skewers.
    4.
    Place each kofta in the hot skillet and cook on one side for approximately 4-5 minutes before flipping them over with tongs. Cook the koftas for an additional 3-5 minutes, adjusting the heat to a lower setting to prevent burning. Once cooked, let the koftas rest for a few minutes before serving with the cool tzatziki sauce. Serve the koftas in lettuce wraps or with your favorite Carb Manager Keto wrap, pita, or tortilla.