Beef Kofta Wrap with Garlic Tahini Sauce

1h 25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix all the ingredients for the beef kofta with ground beef until it comes together.
  2. 2Press the kofta mixture onto a sheet pan.
  3. 3Drizzle some olive oil on top of the kofta mixture.
  4. 4Slice the kofta into strips so it cooks evenly.
  5. 5Slice the tops off two garlic heads to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and add a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Wrap the garlic heads in foil.
  7. 7Roast the garlic and kofta in the oven at 400°F.
  8. 8Make a quick salad with sliced red onion, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  9. 9Combine all salad ingredients, toss, and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Make the homemade garlic tahini sauce by mixing tahini, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, and roasted garlic.
  11. 11Add cold water to the sauce gradually until it reaches your desired consistency.
  12. 12Warm your naan or pita.
  13. 13Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce on the warm naan or pita.
  14. 14Add the cooked kofta strips.
  15. 15Spoon the salad on top of the kofta.
  16. 16Drizzle more sauce on top.
  17. 17Fold the wrap and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 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 parsley
  • 0.33 cup 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 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 mayo
  • 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

sheet panfoilmixing bowlknifespatula

Tips

  • This is one of my favorite takeout meals, but it’s gotten so expensive so I just make it at home now.
  • Making restaurant-quality meals at home allows you to eat better and spend less.