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Beef Kefta with Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe

Beef Kefta with Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This recipe for Beef Kefta with Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad is a Middle Eastern-inspired dish that combines flavorful spiced ground beef skewers with creamy hummus and a refreshing salad. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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Beef Kefta:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Hummus:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Tomato Cucumber Salad:

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef Kefta: In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into small kebabs around skewers.
  2. Cook the Beef Kefta: Grill the kebabs over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
  3. Make the Hummus: In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Prepare the Tomato Cucumber Salad: In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix well.
  5. Serve: Serve the Beef Kefta with the Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also serve the Beef Kefta with pita bread or rice.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies or herbs.
  • Adjust the spice level of the Beef Kefta to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg