Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Beef Kofta Bites with Romaine

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Beef Kofta Bites with Romaine

This bite-sized take on kofta leans into everything a Mediterranean-style plate is built around: bold spice, fresh herbs, and good olive oil doing the heavy lifting. Ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander get worked into the beef along with a generous handful of cilantro and parsley, so every bite is fragrant rather than heavy. A quick sear in olive oil gives the outside a deep, caramelized crust while keeping the inside juicy, and the whole thing comes together in well under thirty minutes. The herb drizzle — bright with parsley, mint, olive oil, and a tang of apple cider vinegar — adds a cool, creamy contrast that ties the dish together without weighing it down. Nestling each kofta into a crisp romaine cup keeps things light, fresh, and naturally low-carb, letting the vegetables and herbs carry as much of the plate as the meat does. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing way to bring warm spices and fresh produce to the table, and it fits neatly into a Mediterranean-style way of eating.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the kofta

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¾ tsp salt
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

For the herb drizzle

¼ cup fresh ricotta
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp salt

For serving

1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated and trimmed into cups
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, cilantro, and parsley. Mix with your hands until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.
2
Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions (about 1 oz each) and roll each into a compact oval or round bite, roughly 1½ inches across. Set aside on a plate.

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