Koofteh is a popular Persian dish made with ground meat, rice, and herbs. This version uses beef and is served with a creamy yogurt sauce. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a family dinner. Enjoy!
Persian Beef Koofteh with Yogurt Sauce
A delicious Persian dish made with beef, rice, and herbs, served with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, grated onion, minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Using wet hands, shape the mixture into small oval-shaped balls.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and cook over low heat until heated through.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the yogurt sauce for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the koofteh with yogurt sauce hot with rice or bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gFiber: 3g
