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Chargrilled Spiced Lean Beef Kofta Pockets

Chargrilled Spiced Lean Beef Kofta Pockets

with Sizzling Capsicum Salad & Garlic Yoghurt
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 21, 2026
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Calories
: 
765 kcal
Protein
: 
52.7g protein
Preparation Time
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Milk

When you take just one bite out of these herby Mediterranean koftas, you'll know you’ve met your new favourite way to have lean beef mince. Grilled to perfection with the likes of zucchini and capsicum and then stuffed into pita pockets, you'll be glad we put these on the menu. If you don’t have a BBQ, follow along with our stovetop method to enjoy this dinner delight.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Fine Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)

1

Capsicum

1

Garlic

1 packet

Greek-Style Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

250 g

Lean Beef Mince

1 sachet

Mediterranean Seasoning

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

2

Pita Bread

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Milk)

1

Zucchini

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 piece

egg

(Contains: Eggs)

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

Energy (kJ)3200 kJ
Calories765 kcal
Fat29.3 g
of which saturates7.8 g
Carbohydrate70.4 g
of which sugars15.9 g
Dietary Fibre7.4 g
Protein52.7 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium1330 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Preheat BBQ to high heat. 
• Thinly slice capsicum and zucchini into strips 
lengthways. 
• Finely chop garlic.
• In a medium bowl, combine zucchini and a drizzle 
of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• In a second medium bowl, combine capsicum 
and a drizzle of olive oil, then season with salt 
and pepper. 

Make the koftas
2

• In a large bowl, combine lean beef mince, 
Mediterranean seasoning, fine breadcrumbs and 
the egg.
• Using damp hands, roll lamb mixture into koftas 
about 8cm long and 2.5cm thick (3 per person).

Grill the koftas
3

• When BBQ is hot, grill koftas, turning occasionally, 
until cooked through and slightly charred,  
8-10 minutes.


No BBQ? Cook koftas in a large frying pan over 
medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, turning 
regularly, until browned, 10-12 minutes. 

Grill the veggies
4

• While koftas are grilling, grill zucchini, turning, until 
charred and tender, 2-4 minutes each side. Return 
to bowl. 
• Grill capsicum, turning, until charred and  
tender, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to bowl with 
charred zucchini.


No BBQ? Return frying pan to medium-high heat with  
a drizzle of olive oil, then cook zucchini, tossing, for  
2-4 minutes each side. Cook capsicum, tossing, until 
tender, 4-5 minutes.  

Grill the pita pockets
5

• While veggies are cooking, grill pita bread, 
until golden and warmed through, 2-4 minutes  
each side.


No BBQ? Microwave pita bread on a microwave-safe 
plate for 1 minute, until warmed through. 

Finish & serve
6

• To the bowl with charred veggies, add mixed salad 
leaves and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil, then 
season to taste. 
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic and 
a drizzle of olive oil. Microwave in 10 second bursts 
until fragrant. Stir in Greek-style yoghurt until 
combined, then season to taste. 
• Halve koftas and pita bread. 
• Build pita pockets by filling with some capsicum 
salad and spiced lean beef koftas. 
• Top with garlic yoghurt. 
• Serve with any remaining salad. Enjoy! 

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