YUM — Beef Kofta Tacos with Mint Yogurt Sauce are such a fresh twist on classic tacos. Spiced, juicy, cool, and herby all in one bite. Here’s a full recipe you can run with:
Beef Kofta Tacos with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients (makes ~8 tacos):
For the Kofta:
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 works well)
- 1 small onion, grated or very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Mint Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
To Serve:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- Diced cucumber
- Chopped tomato
- Sliced red onion or pickled onion
- Crumbled feta (optional)
- Extra mint or cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Make the Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped mint in a bowl.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Chill in the fridge while prepping everything else.
- Make the Kofta:
- In a large bowl, combine all kofta ingredients.
- Mix until just combined — don’t overwork.
- Shape into small logs or mini patties (about taco-sized).
- Grill, pan-sear, or broil for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Add kofta, drizzle with mint yogurt sauce.
- Top with cucumber, tomato, onion, and optional feta.
- Garnish with extra mint or cilantro.
Bonus Tips:
- Add a dash of chili flakes or harissa to the kofta for a spicier kick.
- Want it low-carb? Serve over lettuce cups or in a bowl!
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