Persian Sheet Pan Beef Kefta Wraps

Method7 steps · about 1 hr 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 205°C (205°C). Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil (15 ml) and salt (5 ml), wrap in foil, and roast for 45–60 minutes until golden and soft.

   Uses garlic · 15 ml olive oil · 5 ml salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Grate the yellow onion and squeeze out all liquid with paper towel or cheesecloth. In a large bowl, combine the beef (700–900 g), minced garlic, smoked paprika (10 ml), cumin (10 ml), allspice (5 ml), salt (10 ml), black pepper (10 ml), turmeric (5 ml), cinnamon (5 ml), parsley (5 g), optional cilantro (5 g), and squeezed grated onion. Mix with your hands for 2–3 minutes until sticky and well combined.

   Uses 1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, grated + squeezed dry · 700–900 g lean ground beef · garlic · 10 ml smoked paprika · 10 ml cumin · 5 ml allspice · 10 ml salt · 10 ml black pepper

3. 3

   Step 3: Spread the kefta mixture onto a sheet pan in a 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick rectangle. Score it with a knife into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips, then drizzle evenly with olive oil (60 ml).

   Uses all the kefta mixture · 60 ml olive oil

4. 4

   Step 4: Bake the scored kefta at 205°C for 12–15 minutes, then broil for 2–5 minutes until golden and crisp on top. Remove carefully.

   Uses all the scored kefta

5. 5

   Step 5: Toss the red onion (1/2 large), cherry tomatoes (150 g), parsley (4 g), salt (5 ml), pepper (5 ml), sumac (10 ml), and lemon juice in a bowl to make the fresh salad.

   Uses 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced · 150 g cherry tomatoes, quartered · 4 g fresh parsley, chopped · 5 ml salt · 5 ml pepper · 10 ml sumac · juice of 1/2 lemon

6. 6

   Step 6: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash. Mix with Greek yogurt (120 g), lemon juice, tahini (45 ml), ice water (30 ml), paprika (5 ml), cumin (5 ml), salt (5 ml), pepper (5 ml), and optional chopped parsley or cilantro to make the roasted garlic paprika sauce.

   Uses all the roasted garlic cloves from 2 heads · 120 g Greek yogurt · juice of 1/2 lemon · 45 ml tahini · 30 ml ice water · 5 ml paprika · 5 ml cumin · 5 ml salt

7. 7

   Step 7: On lavash or pita, add the roasted garlic paprika sauce, baked kefta, and fresh salad. Roll tightly, then crisp each wrap in a lightly oiled skillet.

   Uses 6 lavash or pita breads · all or as needed roasted garlic paprika sauce · all the baked kefta · all or as needed fresh salad · 15 ml olive oil, or as needed