Grassfed Lamb Koftas with Yogurt Sauce - Rebel Pastures

Grassfed Lamb Koftas with Yogurt Sauce

This recipe combines juicy, nutrient dense lamb with bold spices and fresh herbs for a dish thatā€™s simple and delicious. Pair them with a fresh salad and warm flatbread - and you've got a meal worthy of the family dinner table OR a hot datešŸ˜‰.
This recipe was so good that we all fought over the leftovers the next day.Ā 

What you Need:

Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain greekĀ yogurt
  • 1 TBĀ extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlicĀ cloveĀ ,Ā minced
  • 1Ā TspĀ cumin
  • 1 TBĀ lemon juice
  • 1 TB cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepperĀ to taste

Koftas

  • 12 oz groundĀ lamb
  • 1/3 cup onion, grated
  • 3 TBĀ plainĀ breadcrumbs,Ā Optional
  • 1 largeĀ garlic clove,Ā minced
  • 2 TBĀ freshĀ cilantro, chopped
  • 8 Skewers
  • Spices
    • 1 1/2Ā tspĀ cumin
    • 1 1/2Ā tsp coriander
    • 1 1/2Ā tsp paprika
    • 1/2Ā tsp ground cinnamon
    • 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper, Optional if you like spicy
    • 3/4Ā tspĀ salt
    • 1/4Ā black pepper

How to Make it:

1. Make the yogurt sauce first. Mix all ingredients together and puit it in the refrigerator for the flavors to set.

2. Add all the Kofta ingredients in a bowl and mix together.

3. Divide the meat into 8 portions. Shape the meat onto the skewers.Ā 

4. Cook it with either method below. These cook fast, so pay close attention! USDA recommends to cook ground lamb to 160 Ā°F. But I usually pull it off a bit early andĀ let it rest.Ā 

How to Cook it:

Stovetop: Preheat oil in a pan. Cook in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 8 minutes total. Turn regularly to brown all sides.

Grill: Watch closely so you don't overcook! Set grill to medium high. Rotate on grill 6-7 minutes.

Enjoy!

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