Spiced Harissa Beef-and-Lamb Koftas
These spiced harissa beef and lamb koftas are seasoned with the bold flavors of turmeric, cumin, and harissa paste, shaped around skewers, and grilled.
Ingredient
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef chuck
- 8 ounces ground lamb
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste (see Note)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Direction
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)).
- Combine beef, lamb, egg, cilantro, onion, harissa, garlic, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix, or meat will be tough. Shape mixture around 6 (10-inch) skewers, making the meat mixture 1-inch thick around the skewers.
- Oil grill grates. Grill koftas, covered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Serve yogurt sauce with koftas.
