This Thai beef kofta recipe is served up with a delicious coconut sauce. A healthy and flavorful meal, ready for your family in under 30 minutes!
Do things look a little different around here? Maybe a little prettier, a little brighter, and a little more organized?
Sweet Peas & Saffron has had one major make-over thanks to Erin and Melissa at Wooden Spoons Kitchen!
Other than the new look, this site will be much more functional. I now have a fully functional recipe index, as well as several recipe collections (slow cooker, one-pot, 30 minutes and ready in 45). I hope this makes it even easier to browse the site!
If I were a little more organized, I would have made some celebratory cocktails for us. But you know me…not so organized. So instead I have this easy and delicious Thai beef kofta recipe for you!
I feel the need to put a disclaimer here that this kofta recipe is in no way authentic. I just ripped off the idea of ‘meatballs on a skewer’ to make a fun new way to use ground beef.
Because we’ve all probably eaten enough tacos, spaghetti sauce and meat loafs to last a life time. Ground beef doesn’t have to be boring at all!
This beef kofta recipe brings the taste of Thailand to your dinner table. They are flavored with red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar. Roll them into elongated meatballs and stick a skewer through them, and you’re ready to grill!
You do have to be careful with them before you get them on the grill, they are a bit delicate. But once they’re seared, you’re good. Also, make sure you don’t make them too big, any longer than 2 inches and they may be too heavy to cook on the skewer. When they were 2 inches or less, they were surprisingly easy to handle!
And make sure you don’t forget to make the coconut sauce. It adds a sweetness and creaminess to the beef, and is also good for dipping veggies!
Best thing: ready in 30 minutes. I know the 5pm struggle. It is real.
So. New site. Thai beef kofta recipe. And tomorrow is Friday! Can things get any better?
Would someone like to come write my thesis for me? Any takers?
Thai Beef Kofta Recipe with Coconut Sauce
Ingredients
Coconut Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (well shaken)
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste (My favorite curry paste)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Thai Beef Koftas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 500g/1 lb ground beef (I used lean)
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to medium-high.
- Shake together all coconut sauce ingredients. You may need to shake for a few min to get the curry paste completely dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together all kofta ingredients except the beef. Whisk until curry paste is completely dissolved. Add the ground beef and mix until completely combined.
- Form 'elongated meatballs'. Do not exceed 2 tablespoons per kofta, as this gets very heavy on the skewer and difficult to handle/cook through. I found it easiest to mash together in my hands first, then roll out gently, then stick the skewer through the center.
- Grill over medium heat, turning every 2 or so minutes for 8-10 minutes, until they are cooked through completely.
- Serve with coconut sauce.
Recipe Notes
Calories 287 // Fat 17 g // Saturated Fat 8 g // Cholesterol 71 mg // Sodium 971 mg // Carbohydrate 8 g // Fiber 0 g // Sugars 7 g // Protein 25 g
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | ¼ batch |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 287 Calories from fat | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 17 g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 8 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium 971 mg | 40% |
| Carbohydrate 8 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars 7 g | |
| Protein 25 g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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It’s just gorgeous Denise! And those koftas… Yum!
Thanks so much, Nora!
Love the new site design and the koftas! Definitely want to try them — always need new ideas for ground beef 🙂
I agree, April! I am trying to do one ‘out of the box’ ground beef recipe per month because I am sick of the usual ground beef recipes 🙂
Denise, I LOVE the new site design! So many new fun things to check out! Speaking of which, this beef? I can’t even. It looks SO good with that coconut sauce!
Thanks so much, Sarah! I am so happy with how everything turned out 🙂
I love the new look, Denise! I think you’re much more organized that you give yourself credit for. You just have lots going on. This recipe looks so fun!
You are right, Andrea! There is only so much space in a person’s brain 😉 Thanks!
Um, just stunning! Everything! I am so in love with your new design!
Thanks so much, Ashley! It feels so good to have a fresh look for the site 🙂 🙂
So pretty!!! I love the little icons– totally adorable! And the peapod. <3 <3 Seriously, it looks great!!
Thanks so much, Jess! I love the icons, too 🙂
Wow! What a pretty website design Denise! Love all the funky little icons and the green colourings. Its perfect! Totally drooling over these Thai beef koftas too! Delish!
Thanks so much, Jessica! I am so excited to finally share it with everyone!
I love the new site, Denise! It looks fantastic! These beef koftas also look fantastic too, I love that coconut sauce. Yum!
Thanks, Danielle! 😀
These look amazing. And I LOVEEEE your new blog design! It is perfect!
Thanks so much, Mariah! I’m loving it!
Congrats on your new blog design! I totally love it- looks great 🙂 And these koftas sound delicious, that coconut sauce is to die for!
Thanks so much, Medha! 🙂
Love the new design, Denise – it’s rocking! (You’ve made me a bit jealous too!)
Thanks, Geraldine! 🙂 🙂
Love the new design! It’s so bright and clean and fun! These sound absolutely delicious – especially that coconut sauce!
Thanks, Ashley! I’m so excited it’s finally up!
Authentic or not, these koftas look delicious! Love your layout, too!! 🙂
I am loving this new look! It’s so pretty! I also love these skewers! So, so delish.
Oh my!! Please please please pass me a plate of these delicious kebabs.. Drooling!!! 😀
This looks and sounds sooo good! I love all the flavors. And I love anything coconut. Pinning!
Thanks, Thao, me too!
My husband made these last night on the grill and they were great! Only thing I would have preferred the coconut sauce was a little thicker and spicier.. any suggestions? Perhaps I could try with the coconut cream and more spices. The beef itself was delicious!
Hi Glenda! I am glad you liked the koftas. And I agree, the coconut sauce could have been a little thicker. I’m not familiar with coconut cream, if you try it would you let me know how it turns out? Thanks for the feedback!
Hi..I am just learning to cook a few Thai dishes as my daughter and son in law love Thai food. This recipe sounds great, but is there another way to cook them besides grilling?
Hi Joanne, huge apologies for my late reply! I have only tried them on the grill but I bet you could bake them, since they’re similar to a meatball. I bake my meatballs at 375 for 20 minutes, these may be a bit larger and need longer.