Spicy Beef Armenian Kefta with Tahini & Tzatziki Delights!
A delicious and spicy Armenian dish made with beef kefta served with tahini and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Armenian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and form into small oval-shaped patties.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix tahini, yogurt, grated cucumber, and lemon juice to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve the kefta hot with the tahini and tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Serve with pita bread or rice for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg