Spiced Beef Kofta Bowls with Tahini Drizzle
Juicy pan-seared beef kofta patties warmed with cumin and coriander, served over crisp greens with a creamy tahini-lemon drizzle.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 6 oz Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/4 small Onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Cucumber
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix with ground beef, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and half the parsley.
- 2
Shape into 4 small oblong patties.
- 3
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt into a smooth drizzle.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- 5
Toss lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and arrange in a bowl.
- 6
Top with kofta, drizzle with tahini sauce, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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