beef kofta with bulgur and kale salad

Beef

Beef Kofta with Bulgur & Kale Salad

Whole grains take too long to cook, you say? Well, say hello to bulgur, which can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Try this Middle Eastern-inspired healthy dinner recipe topped with plain yogurt or store-bought tzatziki for an extra hit of creamy flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
1 pound ground beef
½ cup finely chopped red onion plus 1/4 cup slivered, divided
2 medium cloves garlic, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
4 cups packed chopped kale
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Bring water and bulgur to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain any excess liquid. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler to high.
Transfer 1 cup of the bulgur to a medium bowl. Add beef, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl; gently knead together until just combined. (Do not overmix.) With damp hands, form the mixture into 8 cigar-shaped patties, 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Transfer the remaining bulgur to a large bowl.
Coat the baking sheet with cooking spray and place the kofta patties on it. Broil, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes total.
Meanwhile, add kale, tomatoes, feta, oil, vinegar, oregano, the slivered onion and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the bulgur; gently toss to combine. Serve with the kofta.