Name: Beef Kefta with Hummus and Tomato Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (20% fat); 1 small onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking); 1 cup prepared hummus; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for salad); 1 tbsp lemon juice (for salad); 1 tbsp olive oil (for salad); Salt & pepper, to taste (for salad)

Description

Juicy, spiced beef kebabs (kefta) served over creamy hummus with a crisp, refreshing tomato–cucumber salad—perfect for a balanced Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (20% fat)
1 small onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
1 cup prepared hummus
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for salad)
1 tbsp lemon juice (for salad)
1 tbsp olive oil (for salad)
Salt & pepper, to taste (for salad)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Shape mixture into 8–10 small sausage-shaped kefta, about 2–3 in long.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook kefta, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, toss together tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley/mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the salad.
Warm the hummus slightly if desired and spread it on a serving platter or individual plates.
Arrange cooked kefta over the hummus, spoon the tomato–cucumber salad alongside or on top.
Garnish with extra olive oil drizzle and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with pita or flatbread.

Notes

Beef can be substituted with lamb or a 50/50 mix.
For extra flavor, chill the kefta mixture 30 minutes before shaping.
Serve with warm pita, homemade flatbread, or rice for a heartier meal.
Add a dollop of tzatziki or drizzle of tahini sauce for more flavor.
Make salad ahead and keep chilled until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (2–3 kefta + salad + hummus)
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg