Description
This Beef Kefta recipe with a side of Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad is a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish that combines flavorful spiced beef kefta with a refreshing salad and creamy hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
For the kefta:
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/4 cup onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
For serving:
- 1 cup hummus
- warm pita bread (optional)
- extra parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the kefta: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Shape into patties and cook in olive oil until browned.
- Make the salad: Combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve: Spread hummus on a plate, arrange kefta, and spoon the salad beside it. Garnish with parsley and serve with pita.
Notes
- Kefta can also be grilled for a smokier flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, use baba ghanoush instead of hummus.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe with hummus and salad
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
