Beef & Lamb Kofta is a delicious homemade dinner made with a combination of beef mince, lamb mince, onion, garlic, and a lovely blend of herbs and spices. The two types of mince work really well together, creating koftas that are full of flavour and lovely and tender.

I love how simple these are to prepare, making them a great option for a family dinner. They are also a nice way to do something a little different with everyday mince.

Beef & lamb kofta served on a white plate with wraps, carrot, cherry tomatoes and spinach.

A family favourite for dinner

This kofta recipe is definitely one of our favourites, helped of course by serving it with lots of fresh salad, vegetables, dressings and fresh flat breads or tortillas, what’s not to love!

I have previously shared some of my favourite basic family dinners, such as lasagna, spaghetti bolognaise, shepherds pie, nachos etc. But one we all adore is my Beef & Lamb Koftas, and this recipe is not just for the kids!

A close up of beef & lamb koftas served on a plate with tortilla wraps and salad ingredients.

How to make mild Beef & Lamb Koftas

Kofta basically means ground or minced meat, formed into rolls or balls and grilled or baked using a delicious range of spices. It is a delicious Mediterranean dish. You can create your own delicious variations depending on the flavours you enjoy.

To keep ours family friendly, we omit any hot spices such as cayenne or chilli, but if you love a bit of heat then definitely add a little in. My version is very mild but still retains the authentic flavours of Kofta that go so beautifully with the fresh tzatziki dressing and salad! Oh and it is worth pointing out that I used store-bought tzatziki, hummus and tortillas today! If you wish to go all homemade then please do, but I am all about easy and you can get the loveliest products in the supermarket to save time!

What mince is best for Beef & Lamb Koftas?

We use both beef and lamb mince in this recipe, but you could use just lamb or even just beef. I like the combination as I feel it gives more depth of flavour and more moisture.

You can also choose to use either premium or true value beef mince. I have used the true value kind today, as it is cheaper and I prefer the added fat to give more moisture to the end result.

How to make Beef & Lamb Koftas

Other mince recipes to try

Mince is such a handy ingredient to have on hand, and there are so many delicious ways to use it. If you’re looking for more family-friendly meals using beef, lamb or pork mince, here are some of my favourite recipes to try.

Beef & Lamb Kofta recipe

Beef & Lamb Koftas

Name: Beef & Lamb Koftas
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 Grams True Value Beef Mince; 500 Grams Lamb Mince; 1 small Onion, finely diced; 2 teaspoons Garlic, crushed; 3 Tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley, finely sliced; 2 Tablespoons Mint, finely sliced; 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground; 2 teaspoons Paprika, ground; 1 teaspoon Coriander, dried; 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black; Oil; (Optional, cayenne pepper or dried chilli powder for extra spice!)

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour 39 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

These Beef & Lamb Kofta are full of flavour, combining two types of mince with aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious homemade family dinner.

4.9 Stars (348 Reviews)

Ingredients

500 Grams True Value Beef Mince
500 Grams Lamb Mince
1 small Onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons Garlic, crushed
3 Tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley, finely sliced
2 Tablespoons Mint, finely sliced
2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
2 teaspoons Paprika, ground
1 teaspoon Coriander, dried
1/2 teaspoon Ginger, ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, black
Oil
(Optional, cayenne pepper or dried chilli powder for extra spice!)

Instructions

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes, ensuring they are the right size to fit your pan or BBQ grill

In a large bowl or food processor add the beef mince, lamb mince, parsley, mint, cumin, paprika, coriander, ginger, salt and pepper and mix or blitz until you have formed a paste.

Take 1/4 cup amounts and form into a sausage shape then insert the skewer and continue to shape the meat around the skewer until the sausage shape is approximately 1 inch thick.

Repeat with the remaining meat

Chill the kofta skewers for at least 30 minutes until firm, or overnight. They can also at this point be frozen.

Heat your BBQ plate or frying pan to a high heat and add a drizzle of oil to the pan.

Add the skewers to the pan (ensuring they are not crowded) you may need to do batches if using a frying pan

Turn the heat down to medium and cook until they are dark brown, then turn, repeat, turn, repeat, cooking for approximately 10 minutes total.

Set kofta aside until you have cooked them all

Serve with fresh rocket or spinach, tomatoes, carrots, cheese, Hummus, Tzatziki and warmed torillas or soft flatbreads.

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 241Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 74mgSodium 275mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 23g

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I really hope you love these Beef & Lamb Koftas as much as we do. They are such a simple, flavourful family dinner and a lovely way to enjoy something a little different with mince. They are also great for taking to potluck dinners, especially as they go so well with fresh salads. You can even make smaller ones to serve in mini sliders! Definitely a recipe we make again and again.

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Happy baking,
Anna x