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Minted Beef Kofta with Tomato Rice
20 minutes + 15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 500g beef mince
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup finely chopped mint, plus ¼ cup leaves, to garnish
- Pepper, to season
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp mixed spice seasoning
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 400g can diced tomatoes with basil and herbs
- 1 ½ cups water
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2/3 cup greek-style natural yoghurt
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Method
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1. Preheat an oven grill to medium. Combine mince, ²/3 of the spring onion and chopped mint in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mince mixture into 8 equal portions. Firmly shape each portion around a skewer, forming a log shape. Place koftas on a greased baking tray. Grill for 10 minutes or until browned and cooked turning once.
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2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mixed spice, cook stirring for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add rice and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is just cooked.
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3. Cook beans in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender.
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4. Combine zest, juice and yoghurt in a small bowl.
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5. Spoon tomato rice and beans onto serving plates and top with koftas. Sprinkle with extra spring onion, and mint leaves. Serve with lemon yoghurt on the side.
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Tip: You can also try chicken, lamb or pork mince instead of beef mince.
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*Check your mixed spice is gluten free.
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