Avocado and Beef Koftas with Tzatziki Sauce
Juicy ground beef and avocado koftas, flavored with Mediterranean spices and grilled to perfection. Served with a tangy tzatziki sauce for a delightful and healthy meal.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2mediumavocado, mashed
- 1lbground beef
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tspground cumin
- 1tspground coriander
- 1tsppaprika
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper
- 1cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1mediumcucumber, grated
- 2tbspslemon juice
- 2tbspsfresh dill, chopped
- 1/2tspgarlic powder
- 1/2tspsalt
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed avocado, ground beef, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
5m - 2
Form the mixture into oval-shaped koftas, about 2-3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
5m - 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the koftas for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred.
10mmedium-high - 4
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5m - 5
Serve the grilled avocado and beef koftas warm, accompanied by the chilled tzatziki sauce.