Georgia Beef Kofta (Middle Eastern Meatballs) | Georgia Grown

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ yellow onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Ras el Hanout or Berbere spice blend
• ½ c + 2 tbsp blend of finely chopped soft herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint, or dill), divided
• 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ c yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Reserved finely chopped mixed herbs (2 tbsp)
• Salt and pepper