High Protein Smash Kebab Tacos
High Protein Smash Kebab Tacos
Ingredients
For the Kebab Mix
- 270 g lean ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander
- green chillies, chopped, optional for heat
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Sauce
- 120 g 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20-30 ml water, adjust for desired consistency
For the Kebab Salad
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 100 g cucumber, diced, seeds removed
- fresh chopped coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac, optional
- salt, to taste
For Assembly (Per Taco)
- 1 mini tortilla, use low carb for fewer calories
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Kebab Mix: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground lamb or beef, diced red onion, diced garlic cloves, fresh chopped coriander, chopped green chillies (if using), paprika, cumin, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 0% Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Gradually add water, 20-30ml, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the Kebab Salad: In another bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber (with seeds removed), fresh chopped coriander, and sumac (if using). Season with salt to taste. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the Kebab Patties: Divide the kebab mix into 4 equal portions. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one mini tortilla in the pan, then immediately press one portion of the kebab mix onto the tortilla, spreading it thinly to the edges. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through, and the tortilla is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Assemble the Tacos: Once cooked, remove the smash kebab taco from the pan. Top with a generous spoonful of the kebab salad and drizzle with the garlic sauce. Repeat for the remaining tacos.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy hot and fresh!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Smash Kebab Tacos
For the Kebab Mix
- 270 g lean ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped coriander
- green chillies, chopped, optional for heat
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Sauce
- 120 g 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20-30 ml water, adjust for desired consistency
For the Kebab Salad
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 100 g cucumber, diced, seeds removed
- fresh chopped coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac, optional
- salt, to taste
For Assembly (Per Taco)
- 1 mini tortilla, use low carb for fewer calories
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Kebab Mix: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground lamb or beef, diced red onion, diced garlic cloves, fresh chopped coriander, chopped green chillies (if using), paprika, cumin, turmeric, pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 0% Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Gradually add water, 20-30ml, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the Kebab Salad: In another bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber (with seeds removed), fresh chopped coriander, and sumac (if using). Season with salt to taste. Toss gently to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the Kebab Patties: Divide the kebab mix into 4 equal portions. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one mini tortilla in the pan, then immediately press one portion of the kebab mix onto the tortilla, spreading it thinly to the edges. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through, and the tortilla is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes if desired for extra crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Assemble the Tacos: Once cooked, remove the smash kebab taco from the pan. Top with a generous spoonful of the kebab salad and drizzle with the garlic sauce. Repeat for the remaining tacos.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy hot and fresh!