Beef kofta with roasted winter vegetables
Meal prep or feed the family in less than 30 minutes.
Serves
4
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Who says you need a fancy grill for kofta? We’re taking beef mince, a handful of spices, and tossing it all in the air fryer. Add a side of roasted kumara and a dollop of herbed yoghurt sauce, and you’ve got a meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Trust us, this meal is about to become your new weeknight favourite.
This air fryer beef kofta with roasted kumara and herbed yoghurt sauce is perfect for busy families, meal prep, or anyone looking for a healthy, satisfying dinner with a bit of flair. Serve it up on a big platter for sharing, or portion it out for easy lunches during the week. Either way, you’ll have a meal that’s full of colour, texture, and big, bold flavours. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your air fryer, and let’s turn dinner into something a little bit special tonight!
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500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 small onion
finely grated or minced2 garlic cloves
minced2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsleyi
1 Tbsp fresh minti
chopped1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp smoked paprikai
salt and pepper
to taste1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs
2 medium carrots
peeled and cut into chunks1 red onion
cut into wedges2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
to taste
1 cup Greek style yoghurt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsleyi
1 garlic clove
mincedjuice of ½ lemon
salt and pepper
to taste
Method
Toss carrots, kumara, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender, or air fry at 200°C for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
In a large bowl, combine all kofta ingredients. Mix well with your hands until just combined. Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 12–16 small ovals or meatballs.
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C and lightly spray the basket. Arrange kofta in a single layer in the basket. You might need to cook in batches.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and cooked through. Check one kofta for doneness before removing the rest.
In a small bowl, mix together yoghurt, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Divide roasted vegetables and kofta among four plates or meal prep containers. Drizzle with herbed yoghurt sauce or serve on the side. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Tips and tricks:
- Throw a handful of spinach or silverbeet into the vegetables at the end to get some more green in the salad.
- Use a vegetable chopper or blender to finely dice the onion. A fine chop blends seamlessly into the meat, preventing the kofta from falling apart and avoiding big onion chunks.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook the kofta in a single layer and in batches if needed, turning them gently halfway through for even browning and crispiness.
Nutrition Information per Serving (374g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves.
