Beef Kofta Wrap with Garlic Tahini Sauce

85 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Add ground beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices (paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon), fresh parsley, cilantro, grated onion, and grated zucchini to a bowl.
  3. 3Mix all ingredients gently until well combined.
  4. 4Press the beef mixture onto a sheet pan.
  5. 5Drizzle olive oil on top of the beef mixture.
  6. 6Slice the beef mixture into strips to ensure even cooking.
  7. 7Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  8. 8Drizzle the garlic heads with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Wrap the garlic heads in foil and roast them along with the kofta in the oven at 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
  10. 10While the kofta and garlic cook, prepare the salad by slicing a small red onion.
  11. 11Add quartered cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  12. 12Toss all salad ingredients together and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Make the garlic tahini sauce by combining tahini, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and olive oil in a bowl.
  14. 14Squeeze the roasted garlic into the sauce mixture.
  15. 15Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  16. 16Add cold water gradually until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  17. 17Warm your naan or pita bread.
  18. 18Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce on the warm naan or pita.
  19. 19Add the cooked kofta strips.
  20. 20Spoon the salad mixture on top of the kofta.
  21. 21Drizzle more garlic tahini sauce over the wrap.
  22. 22Fold the wrap and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 minced garlic cloves
  • 2.5 tsp paprika
  • 2.5 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup chopped parsley
  • 0.33 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 0.5 cup grated zucchini
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 0.5 cup cucumber
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 garlic heads
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • naan or pita

Equipment

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Tips

  • Making this meal at home is more affordable than ordering takeout.
  • This recipe feeds the whole family and makes tons of leftovers.