
High Protein Kofta Beef Bowl
Kofta-inspired flavors in bowl form.
By Ethan ChlebowskiAll the same flavors of grilled kofta, but easier, uglier, and perfect for a weeknight meal prep.

Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Kofta beef
- ground beef, 93/7450 g1 lb
- yellow onion, minced75 g1/8th
- parsley, minceda handful
- cumin5 ga spoonful
- ground coriander2 ga sprinkle
- allspice, crushed2 berriesa sprinkle
- salt4 g1%
Yellow rice
- basmati rice250 g1 part
- water350 g1.4 parts
- chicken bouillon powdera spoonful
- aleppo peppera pinch
- turmeric powdera pinch
- whole cloves2
Dill yogurt sauce
- greek yogurt150 g3 parts
- mayonnaise50 g1 part
- dried dill5 ga spoonful
- granulated garlic5 ga spoonful
- black pepper3 gor to taste
- pickle juice, or vinegara splash
Bowl toppings (to taste)
- lettuce, shredded
- tomato puree, chopped
- feta, crumbled
- pickled onions
Method
Step 1: Cook the yellow rice
Add the rice, water, bouillon powder, turmeric, whole clove, and aleppo pepper to a rice cooker or saucepan. Stir to combine.
- with the rice cooker or on the stovetop covered until rice is cooked through and water is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork before serving.
Step 2: Brown the beef
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ground beef, salt, onion, parsley, and spices.
As it , break it into small crumbles until it is well and cooked through.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 3: Mix the yogurt sauce
Combine the Greek yogurt, mayo, a splash of pickle juice, dried dill, garlic, and black pepper, stirring until smooth. If needed, thin with an extra splash of water or pickle juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 4: Assemble the bowls
Prep the toppings: shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, crumble the feta, and have the pickled onions ready.
Divide the yellow rice among bowls or meal prep containers. Top with the kofta beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and feta. Finish with a generous spoonful of the dill yogurt sauce.
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