Crispy Lebanese Beef Kofta Tacos

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb ground beef (Source also states 500–700 g.)
• 1 yellow onion
• fresh parsley (For the kofta; amount not specified.)
• 1 tbsp garlic (For the kofta.)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt (For the kofta.)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the kofta.)
• 7 spice or allspice (Amount not specified.)
• mini Lebanese bread or mini taco bread (Amount not specified.)
• avocado oil (For pan-frying; use a little oil. Brand specified in source: Chosen Foods.)
• 1 cucumber (For the sumac salad.)
• fresh parsley (For the sumac salad; amount not specified.)
• 1 red onion (Sliced; for the sumac salad.)
• 1 tsp sumac (For the sumac salad.)
• 0.5 tsp salt (For the sumac salad, with black pepper.)
• black pepper (For the sumac salad; amount not specified.)
• shredded mozzarella (For topping; amount not specified.)
• harissa or sriracha (Optional topping; amount not specified.)
• 0.5 cup avocado mayonnaise (For the garlic sauce. Brand specified in source: Chosen Foods.)
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (For the garlic sauce.)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the garlic sauce.)
• 0.5 lemon juice (Source says “1/2 lemon juice”; interpreted as juice of half a lemon.)
• salt (For the garlic sauce; source says “1/2 salt” without a unit.)
• dried parsley (For the garlic sauce; amount not specified.)
• 2 garlic cloves (Finely grated or crushed; source gives a range of 2–3 cloves.)
• 1 tbsp water (To loosen the garlic sauce; source gives a range of 1–2 tbsp.)
• tomatoes (Sliced, optional; mentioned in the instructions but not the ingredient list.)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop or blend the yellow onion, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon garlic.

2. 2

   Mix the chopped onion mixture with the ground beef, paprika, kofta salt, black pepper, and 7 spice or allspice until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Press a thin, even layer of the beef mixture onto one side of each mini Lebanese bread or mini taco bread.

4. 4

   Heat a pan with a little avocado oil. Place the breads beef-side down and press lightly.

5. 5

   Cook with avocado oil until the beef is browned and slightly crispy.

6. 6

   Add shredded mozzarella, then fold each taco in two.

7. 7

   Combine the cucumber, fresh parsley, sliced red onion, sumac, salt, and black pepper to make the sumac salad.

8. 8

   Prepare the garlic sauce by mixing the avocado mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, sauce salt, dried parsley, grated or crushed garlic cloves, and enough water to loosen the texture.

9. 9

   Open each taco slightly and add the garlic sauce, sumac salad, and sliced tomatoes if using. Add harissa or sriracha if desired.

10. 10

    Fold the tacos and serve immediately while they are still crispy.

Notes

The source does not specify the number or size of breads, exact amount of 7 spice, cooking temperature or cooking time, or the amount of mozzarella, parsley, hot sauce, and dried parsley. The beef should be fully cooked before serving, but no internal temperature is provided in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Middle Eastern
• Lebanese-inspired
• beef
• quick dinner
• pan-fried
• crispy
• family-friendly