This delicious Köfte Kebab recipe is perfect for toddlers and is an easy way to add some variety into your weekly meal plan. Made with 100% natural, Australian-sourced ingredients, this toddler-friendly kebab is full of flavour and nutrition. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. Try this versatile Köfte Kebab dish today and make mealtime a fun and enjoyable experience for your toddler. It is great for picnics, family gatherings and lunchboxes. Try this toddler-approved Köfte Kebab dish today on your Toddler Recipes Australia blog.

General Information

• Servings: 6
• Keywords: Köfte Kebab, Turkey, Ground Beef, Yogurt, Tomato Sauce
• Calories: 360
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fats: 11g
• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 45ml olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, olive oil, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, and paprika until fully blended.
3. On a greased baking sheet, shape the beef mixture into 6 kebabs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato paste, yogurt, chopped tomatoes, parsley, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Spread the tomato paste and yogurt mixture over the kebabs.
6. Place in the oven, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
7. Serve hot with your favorite sides, or cool for later use.

Recommended Sides

• Grilled veggies
• Rice
• Pita bread
• Hummus
• Potato salad
• Tzatziki

Bonus child-friendly jokes while cooking:

1. Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack up!
2. What kind of food do you get when the facts are wrong? Fiction-ish soup!