1Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice the tops off two garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, wrap in foil, & roast for 45–60 mins until golden and soft.
2Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth. In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices, parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion. Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky & well combined.
3Spread onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. With a knife, score into 1-inch strips. Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F, then broil 2–5 minutes until golden & crisp on top.
4Toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, & lemon juice in a bowl.
5Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, mix with yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, water & spices. On lavash/pita, add sauce, kefta, & salad. Roll tight. Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
Ingredients
1.5-2 lbs lean ground beef
8 whole garlic clove
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp allspice
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
4 tbsp olive oil
2 whole garlic head
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomato, quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp sumac
1/2 lemon lemon juice
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/2 lemon lemon juice
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp ice water
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Equipment
ovenfoilbowlsheet panknifepaper towel or cheeseclothskillet