Beef Kefta with Veggie Pilaf and Yogurt Sauce

Name: Beef Kefta with Veggie Pilaf and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 pound of broccoli with stalks or 12 ounces of florets; ½ onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, roasted if desired; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; Zest and juice of ½ lemon; Kosher salt and fresh pepper; Kosher salt and fresh pepper; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; Zest of ½ a lemon; 1 head of cauliflower; 1 pound of broccoli with stalks or 12 ounces of florets; Avocado oil; 2 medium-sized zucchinis, about 12 ounces; 2 teaspoons mint, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 pounds ground beef, 80:20 beef to fat ratio; 2 pounds ground beef, 80:20 beef to fat ratio; 2 cloves garlic, grated; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1½ teaspoons cumin; 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Zest of ½ lemon; 1 teaspoon mint, chopped; 2 pounds ground beef, 80:20 beef to fat ratio; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper

Preparation info

Makes:
5
meals

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Keto Meal Prep by FlavCity

By Bobby Parrish and Dessi Parrish

Published 2019

About

This is my low-carb take on Middle Eastern comfort food. Instead of eating starchy rice, I use lots of ketofriendly veggies and the added crunch of pecans. The kefta are juicy and have the right blend of spices and herbs. Just don’t forget to dip them in that creamy yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

For the yogurt sauce

¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1

Starter
Gluten-free

Method

Make the pilaf by chopping the zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli into small pieces that are roughly the same size, making sure not to use too much of the stalks. Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and then the onions, garlic, mus