Kofta Wraps with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Calories: 26
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
These kofta wraps are everything you love about classic Middle Eastern beef kebabs, but easier, faster, and perfect for busy weeknights. Herby, garlicky ground beef patties seared until juicy, tucked into warm flatbreads with fresh veggies and a tangy yogurt tahini sauce.
Ingredients
For the Kofta Patties
- 1 lb (500 g) Ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
- 1 small Onion grated or finely chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)
For the Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup (120 g) Plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 Garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 -2 Cold water to thin (as needed)
For the Wrap Assembly
- 4 Whole wheat flatbreads chapati pita, or store-bought wraps)
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 1 Tomato thinly sliced
- ½ Cucumber sliced
- ½ small Red onion thinly sliced
- Extra parsley or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Kofta Patties - In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with onion, garlic, ginger, herbs, spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Use your hands or a spoon to mix until well combined—don’t overmix. Shape into 10–12 small oval patties (about 2 inches long).1 lb Ground beef, 1 small Onion, 2 large Garlic cloves, 1 tsp Grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp Chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Ground coriander, ½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Cook the Kofta - Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Work in batches if needed—don’t overcrowd the pan. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.1 tbsp Olive oil
- Make the Yogurt Tahini Sauce - Whisk together the yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Add a little cold water to loosen to a drizzling consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.½ cup Plain yogurt (Greek or regular), 2 tbsp Tahini, 1 Garlic clove, 1 tbsp Lemon juice, Salt to taste, 1 -2 Cold water to thin
- Assemble the Wraps - Warm your flatbreads slightly if needed. Layer with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and 2–3 kofta patties. Drizzle generously with the yogurt tahini sauce. Garnish with extra parsley or mint if desired. Wrap, fold, or roll—and devour.4 Whole wheat flatbreads , 1 cup Shredded lettuce, 1 Tomato, ½ Cucumber, ½ small Red onion, Extra parsley or mint for garnish (optional)
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