Beef Keftas, Tangy Mint Sauce

Recipe ingredients

• Fruity sauce 
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil*
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed
• ¼ cup (60 mL) peaches, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp. (5 mL) white wine vinegar
• ½ tsp. (2.5 mL) chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped fresh mint
• 2 tsp. (10 mL) paprika
• ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts*
• Keftas
• 12 wood skewers
• 1¾ lb. ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) firm plain yogurt
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• A pinch caraway seed powder
• A pinch chili powder
• 2 eggs*, beaten
• 1 cup (250 mL) plain bread crumbs*

Preparation

Suggestion

To prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands when shaping into keftas, frequently wet your hands.

The keftas are cooked when they’re no longer pink.

Accompaniments:  grilled eggplant and pita.

Medium-bodied red wine.

* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!

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