Beef Kofta with Bulgur & Kale Salad

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.