Spiced Harissa Beef and Lamb Koftas

Spiced Harissa Beef and Lamb Koftas

These spiced harissa beef and lamb koftas are seasoned with the bold flavors of turmeric, cumin, and harissa paste, shaped around skewers, and grilled.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound 85% lean ground beef chuck
• 8 ounces ground lamb
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste (see note)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)).
2. Combine beef, lamb, egg, cilantro, onion, harissa, garlic, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix, or meat will be tough. Shape mixture around 6 (10-inch) skewers, making the meat mixture 1-inch thick around the skewers.
3. Oil grill grates. Grill koftas, covered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, stir yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Serve yogurt sauce with koftas.