Beef Kofta Wraps with Homemade Garlic Tahini Sauce

1h 25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Add beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl.
  3. 3Mix gently.
  4. 4Press onto a sheet pan.
  5. 5Top with olive oil.
  6. 6Cut into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula.
  7. 7Bake 20–25 minutes until browned.
  8. 8Combine all salad ingredients.
  9. 9Toss and chill salad in fridge for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves.
  11. 11Drizzle garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  12. 12Wrap garlic in foil and roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes.
  13. 13Add yogurt, mayo, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl.
  14. 14Squeeze in all the roasted garlic.
  15. 15Mix until smooth and creamy.
  16. 16Add cold water a little at a time until the sauce is the consistency you like.
  17. 17Warm your naan or pita.
  18. 18Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce.
  19. 19Add the kofta strips.
  20. 20Spoon the salad on top.
  21. 21Drizzle more sauce.
  22. 22Fold and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 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, chopped
  • 0.33 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry
  • 0.5 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (for brushing on top)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
  • 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 (for roasting)
  • 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 (in the sauce)
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 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