Made with AI
Classic Beef Kofta Sandwich
Ingredients
- lean ground beef500 g
- medium onion1 whole
- garlic2 cloves
- fresh parsley1/4 cup
- ground cumin1 teaspoon
- paprika1 teaspoon
- ground coriander1/2 teaspoon
- cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
- saltto taste
- pepperto taste
- whole wheat pita breads4 whole
- lettuce1 cup
- medium tomato1 whole
- cucumber1/2 whole
- tzatziki sauce4 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
Shape the mixture into small patties or elongated koftas, about the size of your palm.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the koftas for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
- 4
While the koftas are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Shred the lettuce, slice the tomato and cucumber, and set aside.
- 5
Warm the whole wheat pita breads on the grill for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, just until they are warm and slightly toasted.
- 6
To assemble the sandwiches, open each pita bread at the seam to create a pocket. Place an equal amount of lettuce, tomato slices, and cucumber slices inside each pita pocket.
- 7
Add the cooked koftas to the pita pockets on top of the vegetables.
- 8
Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of tzatziki sauce.
- 9
Serve the Classic Beef Kofta Sandwiches immediately while warm and enjoy.
