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Beef Koftas With Pitas And Yogurt Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley .
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin .
  • 3 green onions, coarsely sliced .
  • 1/2 tsp mild paprika .
  • 1 egg .
  • 2 tsps dried mint .
  • 1 lb lean ground beef .
  • 1 c lightly packed fresh parsley leaves .
  • 1/4 tsp pepper .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 4 whole wheat pita bread .
  • 1/2 c plain yogurt

Directions
  • Step #1 In food processor/blender, half of the mint, paprika, the cumin, green onions, puree together parsley leaves, salt & pepper.
  • Step #2 Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.
  • Step #3 Add beef & 2 tbsp water; mix well.
  • Step #4 Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.
  • Step #5 Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
  • Step #6 Place skewers on greased grill over med-heat/flame or under broiler; close lid & grill, turning once, about 12 mins on grill, until no longer pink inside & digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, 7 mins under broiler.
  • Step #7 Meanwhile, until crisp, turning once, grill or broil pita breads, about 4 mins; cut into quarters.
  • Step #8 Combine yogurt with remaining mint & minced parsley.
  • Step #9 Serve koftas with pita quarters & yogurt.
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