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.
7Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth to prevent watery kefta.
8Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth to prevent watery kefta.
9Grate the onion, squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth to prevent watery kefta.
10In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices (smoked paprika, cumin, allspice, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
11In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices (smoked paprika, cumin, allspice, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
12In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, spices (smoked paprika, cumin, allspice, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon), parsley, cilantro (if using), and the grated onion.
13Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
14Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
15Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
16Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
17Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
18Spread the kefta onto the sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle.
19With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
20With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
21With a knife, score the kefta into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
22Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
23Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
24Drizzle evenly with 4 tbsp olive oil.
25Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F (205°C).
26Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F (205°C).
27Bake for 12–15 minutes at 400°F (205°C).
28Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top; be careful when removing.
29Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top; be careful when removing.
30Broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top; be careful when removing.
31In a bowl, toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice for the fresh salad.
32In a bowl, toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice for the fresh salad.
33In a bowl, toss onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac, and lemon juice for the fresh salad.
34Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, ice water, and spices (paprika, cumin, salt, pepper). Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
35Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, ice water, and spices (paprika, cumin, salt, pepper). Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
36Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, mash, and mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, ice water, and spices (paprika, cumin, salt, pepper). Optionally add fresh chopped parsley/cilantro.
37On lavash/pita, add the roasted garlic paprika sauce, kefta, and fresh salad.
38On lavash/pita, add the roasted garlic paprika sauce, kefta, and fresh salad.
39On lavash/pita, add the roasted garlic paprika sauce, kefta, and fresh salad.
40Roll the wrap tight.
41Roll the wrap tight.
42Roll the wrap tight.
43Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
44Crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
45Crisp 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 and squeezed dry
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated and squeezed dry
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated and 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 lemon
0.5 lemon
0.5 lemon
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 cup Greek yogurt
0.5 lemon
0.5 lemon
0.5 lemon
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp tahini
2 heads roasted garlic
2 heads roasted garlic
2 heads roasted garlic
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
fresh chopped parsley/cilantro
fresh chopped parsley/cilantro
fresh chopped parsley/cilantro
Equipment
sheet panfoillarge bowlknifeskillet
Tips
Squeeze out all liquid from the grated onion to prevent watery kefta.
Mix the kefta ingredients for 2-3 minutes until sticky and well combined.
Be careful when removing the kefta from the oven after broiling.