Beef Kofta Wraps with Homemade Garlic Tahini Sauce

85 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 400°F.
  4. 4Add beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl.
  5. 5Add beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl.
  6. 6Add beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl.
  7. 7Mix gently.
  8. 8Mix gently.
  9. 9Mix gently.
  10. 10Press onto a sheet pan.
  11. 11Press onto a sheet pan.
  12. 12Press onto a sheet pan.
  13. 13Top with olive oil.
  14. 14Top with olive oil.
  15. 15Top with olive oil.
  16. 16Cut into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula.
  17. 17Cut into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula.
  18. 18Cut into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula.
  19. 19Bake 20–25 minutes until browned.
  20. 20Bake 20–25 minutes until browned.
  21. 21Bake 20–25 minutes until browned.
  22. 22Combine all salad ingredients.
  23. 23Combine all salad ingredients.
  24. 24Combine all salad ingredients.
  25. 25Toss and chill salad in fridge for 10 minutes.
  26. 26Toss and chill salad in fridge for 10 minutes.
  27. 27Toss and chill salad in fridge for 10 minutes.
  28. 28Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  29. 29Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  30. 30Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  31. 31Drizzle garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  32. 32Drizzle garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  33. 33Drizzle garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  34. 34Wrap garlic in foil and roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes.
  35. 35Wrap garlic in foil and roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes.
  36. 36Wrap garlic in foil and roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes.
  37. 37Add yogurt, mayo, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl.
  38. 38Add yogurt, mayo, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl.
  39. 39Add yogurt, mayo, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl.
  40. 40Squeeze in all the roasted garlic.
  41. 41Squeeze in all the roasted garlic.
  42. 42Squeeze in all the roasted garlic.
  43. 43Mix until smooth and creamy.
  44. 44Mix until smooth and creamy.
  45. 45Mix until smooth and creamy.
  46. 46Add cold water a little at a time until the sauce is the consistency you like.
  47. 47Add cold water a little at a time until the sauce is the consistency you like.
  48. 48Add cold water a little at a time until the sauce is the consistency you like.
  49. 49Warm your naan or pita.
  50. 50Warm your naan or pita.
  51. 51Warm your naan or pita.
  52. 52Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce.
  53. 53Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce.
  54. 54Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce.
  55. 55Add the kofta strips.
  56. 56Add the kofta strips.
  57. 57Add the kofta strips.
  58. 58Spoon the salad on top.
  59. 59Spoon the salad on top.
  60. 60Spoon the salad on top.
  61. 61Drizzle more sauce.
  62. 62Drizzle more sauce.
  63. 63Drizzle more sauce.
  64. 64Fold and enjoy.
  65. 65Fold and enjoy.
  66. 66Fold and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2.5 tsp paprika
  • 2.5 tsp paprika
  • 2.5 tsp paprika
  • 2.5 tsp cumin
  • 2.5 tsp cumin
  • 2.5 tsp cumin
  • 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
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.33 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.33 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (for brushing on top)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (for brushing on top)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (for brushing on top)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 tsp dill
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 garlic heads
  • 2 garlic heads
  • 2 garlic heads
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp olive oil (in the sauce)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (in the sauce)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (in the sauce)
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • naan or pita
  • naan or pita
  • naan or pita

Equipment

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Tips

  • Slice kofta into strips for even cooking
  • Add cold water to tahini sauce gradually until desired consistency