Beef Empanada Koftas
A twist on traditional koftas, made with beef empanada filling, inspired by Indian flavors and techniques.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef Empanada Filling
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 inches Gingergrated
- ●2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef empanada filling, chopped onion, grated ginger, garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a ball.
- 4
Flatten each ball slightly into an oval shape.
- 5
Thread a wooden skewer through the center of each kofta, leaving a small space between each.
- 6
Brush the koftas with lemon juice and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Serve hot with chopped cilantro and your favorite chutney.
- 8
Note: If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.