Moroccan Beef Koftas with Sweet Potato Wedges & Fresh Salad

A little different from regular meatballs, these fragrant Moroccan-style koftas are packed with flavour but aren't spicy.

Protein: 500g Certified Organic Beef Mince

Serves: 4 | Cooking Time: 40 mins

Koftas

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1/2 brown onion, finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper

To serve

  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into wedges
  • 1 lettuce, shredded
  • 200g tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (reserve the rest for Meal 6)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Olive oil

  1. Heat oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a lined baking tray and roast for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway.
  3. Combine beef mince, grated onion, garlic, spices and breadcrumbs.
  4. Mix well and shape into approximately 8–10 oval koftas. Thread onto skewers if desired.
  5. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Cook koftas for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly until browned and cooked through.
  7. Mix Greek yoghurt with lemon juice and a little salt.
  8. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes and avocado on a platter.
  9. Serve koftas with sweet potato wedges, fresh salad and yoghurt dressing.

Kids' option: Make smaller koftas and serve them in pita bread with salad and yoghurt sauce.

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