By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
88 cal · 32 min
Beef Kofta with Tzatziki
Recipe GLPR46be09c04e1678
A Mediterranean classic combining juicy, herb-seasoned beef kofta skewers with a cooling, creamy tzatziki sauce. The kofta is a fragrant blend of ground beef, fresh herbs, and spices formed into logs on skewers, while the tzatziki features cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, and mint for a refreshing accompaniment. Perfect for grilling or broiling, this dish delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
1 medium English cucumber
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 to 3 medium lemons
1/2 clove garlic
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Prepare the cucumber for the tzatziki by trimming the ends, then halving it lengthwise. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the seeds from each half to reduce excess moisture. Grate the cucumber flesh on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh strainer. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let sit for 5 minutes, then press gently to release and drain excess liquid.
Mince the garlic very finely and combine with the Greek yogurt in a medium bowl. Add the drained grated cucumber, fresh dill, and fresh mint leaves, stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients.
Squeeze the juice from 2 to 3 lemons to yield approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Whisk the lemon juice into the tzatziki along with the extra-virgin olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve alongside your beef kofta.
Comments
All nine ingredients are staples at every major Charlotte grocer—cucumber, yogurt, lemon, garlic, and herbs turn up at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart without a second thought. At six servings for about $12–14 total (ground beef is the main cost), you're looking at $2–2.30 per serving, which is solid weeknight pricing. The stated 32 minutes assumes the meat is already ground and skips active prep (mixing, shaping, grilling); realistically add ten minutes for handling and cooking time to reach forty. The dish does not reheat well—kofta dries out and tzatziki separates—so this is a same-night meal that works best for a dinner party or family sitting down together rather than leftovers.
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