4Slice the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 45–60 mins until golden and soft.
5Slice the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 45–60 mins until golden and soft.
6Slice the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 45–60 mins until golden and soft.
7While the garlic roasts, prep the kefta.
8While the garlic roasts, prep the kefta.
9While the garlic roasts, prep the kefta.
10Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth.
11Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth.
12Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth.
13In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices, parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
14In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices, parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
15In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices, parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
16Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
17Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
18Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
19Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
20Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
21Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
22With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
23With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
24With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
25Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
26Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
27Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
28Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F.
29Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F.
30Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F.
31Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
32Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
33Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
34Toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice in a bowl for the salad.
35Toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice in a bowl for the salad.
36Toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice in a bowl for the salad.
37Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, water, and spices for the sauce. Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
38Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, water, and spices for the sauce. Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
39Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, water, and spices for the sauce. Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
40On lavash/pita: add sauce, kefta, and salad.
41On lavash/pita: add sauce, kefta, and salad.
42On lavash/pita: add sauce, kefta, and salad.
43Roll the wrap tight.
44Roll the wrap tight.
45Roll the wrap tight.
46Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
47Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
48Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
8 garlic cloves, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp allspice
2 tsp salt
2 tsp salt
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cinnamon
0.33 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.33 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.33 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.33 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.33 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.33 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated + squeezed dry
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated + squeezed dry
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated + squeezed dry
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic heads
2 garlic heads
2 garlic heads
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp sumac
2 tsp sumac
2 tsp sumac
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
0.5 of 1 lemon lemon juice
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp ice water
2 tbsp ice water
2 tbsp ice water
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp pepper
Equipment
ovenfoillarge bowlsheet panknifeskillet
Tips
Grate the onion and squeeze out all liquid to prevent watery kefta.
Mix the kefta ingredients with your hands until sticky and well combined.
Careful when removing the sheet pan after broiling.