Spiced Harissa Beef-and-Lamb Koftas

Ingredients

• 1 pound 85% lean ground beef chuck
• 8 ounces ground lamb
• 1 large egg
• 0.33 cups fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cups onion
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste , see Note
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups plain yogurt
• 1.5 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 0.13 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)).

2. 2

   Combine beef, lamb, egg, cilantro, onion, harissa, garlic, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix, or meat will be tough. Shape mixture around 6 (10-inch) skewers, making the meat mixture 1-inch thick around the skewers.

3. 3

   Oil grill grates. Grill koftas, covered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Serve yogurt sauce with koftas.