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Persian Sheet Pan Beef Kefta Wraps
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Persian Sheet Pan Beef Kefta Wraps

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • lean ground beefMeat800 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce8 pieces
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • allspice (ground)Spices1 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices1 g
  • cinnamon (ground)Spices1 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce20 g
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)Produce20 g
  • yellow onion (large, grated and squeezed dry)Produce1 piece
  • olive oil (for drizzling the kefta)Pantry60 ml
  • garlic heads (tops sliced off, for roasting)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oil (for the roasted garlic)Pantry15 ml
  • salt (for the roasted garlic)Spices5 g
  • red onion (half, thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cherry tomatoes (quartered)Produce150 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for the salad)Produce15 g
  • salt (for the salad)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground, for the salad)Spices2 g
  • sumacSpices4 g
  • lemon (juiced, divided between salad and sauce)Produce1 piece
  • Greek yogurtDairy125 g
  • tahiniPantry45 ml
  • ice waterBeverages30 ml
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • cumin (ground, for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground, for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • lavash or pita breadBakery6 pieces
  • olive oil (for crisping the wraps)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

529kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Roast the garlic

    • Preheat the oven to 205 °C (400 °F).
    • Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil and salt, then wrap in foil.
    • Roast until golden and soft.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the kefta mixture

    • Grate the onion and squeeze out all its liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth to prevent a watery kefta.
    • In a large bowl, combine the beef, minced garlic, spices, parsley, cilantro and grated onion.
    • Mix with your hands until sticky and well combined.
    Step 2
  3. Bake the kefta

    • Spread the mixture on the sheet pan into a rectangle about 1.25 cm thick.
    • Score into strips about 2.5 cm wide and drizzle evenly with olive oil.
    • Bake at 205 °C, then broil until golden and crisp on top. Remove carefully.
    Step 3
  4. Make the fresh salad

    • Toss the sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, sumac and lemon juice in a bowl.
    Step 4
  5. Make the roasted garlic paprika sauce

    • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash them.
    • Mix with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, ice water and spices.
    • Optionally stir in chopped parsley or cilantro.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble and crisp the wraps

    • On lavash or pita, spread the sauce, then add the kefta and the salad.
    • Roll tightly and crisp the wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.
    Step 6