Crispy Lebanese Beef Kofta Tacos
Crispy Lebanese Beef Kofta Tacos
Ingredients
For the Kofta Tacos
- 1.1 lb ground beef, (500gr-700gr)
- 1 yellow onion
- as needed fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed 7 spice, or allspice
- as needed mini Lebanese bread, or mini tacos bread
- as needed avocado oil
- as needed shredded mozzarella
- as needed harissa, or sriracha, optional
For the Sumac Salad
- 1 cucumber
- as needed fresh parsley
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado mayo
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1/2 salt
- as needed dried parsley
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed
- 1-2 tablespoons water, to loosen texture
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop or blend the yellow onion, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of garlic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped/blended ingredients with the ground beef, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 7 spice (or allspice). Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take each mini Lebanese bread and press a thin, even layer of the seasoned beef mixture onto one side of the bread. Ensure the beef layer is not too thick to allow for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a little avocado oil. Once hot, carefully place the mini Lebanese bread, meat-side down, into the pan. Press lightly with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the kofta tacos until the beef is browned and slightly crispy, typically 3-5 minutes. The bread should also become golden and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once the beef is cooked, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over the cooked beef side of the bread. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then carefully fold the tacos in half.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the sumac salad. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, fresh parsley, sliced red onion, 1 teaspoon of sumac, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Prepare the garlic sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of avocado mayo, 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 salt, dried parsley, and the 2–3 finely grated or crushed garlic cloves. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Open the cooked and folded tacos slightly. Add a generous dollop of the prepared garlic sauce, followed by a spoonful of the sumac salad. If desired, add sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of harissa or sriracha for extra heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Fold the tacos back together and serve immediately while they are still crispy and warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Lebanese Beef Kofta Tacos
For the Kofta Tacos
- 1.1 lb ground beef, (500gr-700gr)
- 1 yellow onion
- as needed fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed 7 spice, or allspice
- as needed mini Lebanese bread, or mini tacos bread
- as needed avocado oil
- as needed shredded mozzarella
- as needed harissa, or sriracha, optional
For the Sumac Salad
- 1 cucumber
- as needed fresh parsley
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado mayo
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1/2 salt
- as needed dried parsley
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed
- 1-2 tablespoons water, to loosen texture
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop or blend the yellow onion, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of garlic.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped/blended ingredients with the ground beef, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 7 spice (or allspice). Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take each mini Lebanese bread and press a thin, even layer of the seasoned beef mixture onto one side of the bread. Ensure the beef layer is not too thick to allow for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a little avocado oil. Once hot, carefully place the mini Lebanese bread, meat-side down, into the pan. Press lightly with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the kofta tacos until the beef is browned and slightly crispy, typically 3-5 minutes. The bread should also become golden and crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once the beef is cooked, sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese over the cooked beef side of the bread. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, then carefully fold the tacos in half.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the sumac salad. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, fresh parsley, sliced red onion, 1 teaspoon of sumac, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Prepare the garlic sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of avocado mayo, 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/2 salt, dried parsley, and the 2–3 finely grated or crushed garlic cloves. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Open the cooked and folded tacos slightly. Add a generous dollop of the prepared garlic sauce, followed by a spoonful of the sumac salad. If desired, add sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of harissa or sriracha for extra heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Fold the tacos back together and serve immediately while they are still crispy and warm.
⏱️ 2 min