Grilled Beef Kofta Kebabs with Yogurt-Mint Sauce

Kofta is one of the most common ways to eat grilled meat across the Levant and Gulf, and the trick to a good one is working the spices and grated onion into the meat by hand until it holds together on the skewer without feeling dense or overworked.

Using lean ground beef and skipping the usual breadcrumb filler keeps this version high in protein without excess starch, and the cool yogurt-mint sauce on the side adds calcium and a tangy contrast that cuts through the richness of the grilled meat. Serve the kofta in warm flatbread with extra herbs, or over a chopped salad for a lower-carb plate.