Beef and feta koftas
Juicy beef and feta koftas are a flavourful main course of spiced minced beef with crumbled feta, fresh coriander and mint. The Thermomix chops the aromatics, grinds the spices and blends the yoghurt sauce, giving you restaurant-quality Middle Eastern skewers with minimal effort and maximum flavour.
About this recipe
Beef and feta koftas with the Thermomix TM7 bring the flavours of a Greek taverna straight to your kitchen table. If you have been searching for kofta recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one: the TM7 chops the onion, garlic and fresh herbs in seconds, grinds the cumin and coriander for an aroma that pre-ground spices simply cannot match, and blends the Greek yoghurt sauce until velvety smooth while the koftas rest. The salty crumble of feta tucked through the spiced beef creates a wonderfully juicy texture, and the built-in scale means you add every ingredient directly into the bowl without dirtying a single work surface. Serve these koftas as a quick weeknight dinner with warm pita and salad, or make a double batch for a weekend barbecue with friends. Thanks to guided cooking, even inexperienced cooks achieve consistent, professional results every single time.
Preparation tips
- Chill the shaped koftas in the fridge for at least half an hour before cooking; the cold feta and beef firm up so the skewers hold their shape beautifully on the grill or in the pan.
- For the creamiest yoghurt sauce, use full-fat Greek yoghurt and fold in the chopped mint at the very end so the leaves stay vibrant green and retain their fresh bite.
- If you want a milder version for children, simply reduce the paprika and cumin and let everyone build their own pita with extra feta, cucumber and a drizzle of sauce.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the feta with a lactose-free white cheese and use lactose-free Greek-style yoghurt for the sauce; the spiced beef, coriander and mint keep the flavour exactly as vibrant.
- Lamb and mint variation: swap the beef for minced lamb and increase the fresh mint slightly; the richer meat pairs wonderfully with a yoghurt sauce spiked with a little grated cucumber and lemon zest.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the minced beef and feta directly in the bowl for consistent koftas. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Aromatic chopping - The Thermomix chops onion, garlic and fresh coriander in seconds without tears for an even kofta base. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole cumin and coriander finer than shop-bought powder for noticeably more fragrant koftas. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends the Greek yoghurt with mint into a silky sauce while the koftas rest. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix works the spiced beef mixture evenly so every kofta stays juicy on the skewer. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- beef
- brown onion
- garlic cloves
- fresh coriander
- fresh mint leaves
- Greek-style natural yoghurt
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- ground paprika
- dried oregano