🥘 Ingredients

Kofta (Beef)

• 1.36 kg (3 lbs) lean ground beef (90–93%)

• 30 g (2 tbsp) olive oil

• 8 g (1½ tsp) kosher salt

• 3 g (¾ tsp) black pepper

• 4 g (2 tsp) ground cumin

• 4 g (2 tsp) ground coriander

• 2 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika

• 2 g (1 tsp) dried parsley

• 1 large egg (50 g)

Zucchini Skewers

• 650 g (5 medium) zucchini, sliced into thick rounds

• 30 g (2 tbsp) olive oil

• 4 g (2 tsp) dried oregano

• 3 g (½ tsp) kosher salt

• 1 g (¼ tsp) black pepper

Optional quick drizzle (no dairy)

• 30 g (2 tbsp) tahini

• 15 mL (1 tbsp) lemon juice

• 15–30 mL of water to thin

• Pinch salt

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven (broil)

Set oven to High Broil.
Place the rack near the top.

2. Make the kofta mixture

In a large bowl, mix:

• ground beef

• olive oil

• egg

• cumin

• coriander

• paprika

• parsley

• salt & pepper

Mix until just combined.

3. Form skewers

Shape mixture onto skewers into long oval shapes
(or form logs if no skewers)

4. Prep zucchini

Toss zucchini with:

• olive oil

• oregano

• salt & pepper

Thread onto skewers or spread on a sheet pan.

5. Broil

Place kofta and zucchini under broiler.

Cook:

• 10–12 minutes total

• Flip halfway

Kofta should reach 160°F / 71°C.

Zucchini should get light charring.

6. Make drizzle (optional)

Mix:

• tahini

• lemon juice

• water

• salt

Thin until pourable.

Serve

Plate:

• Beef kofta skewers

• Charred zucchini

• Drizzle with tahini sauce

Optional carb pairing:

• Jasmine rice

• Quinoa