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Melissa Hart

Beef Kofta Pitas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion grated and lightly squeezed
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Mix the beef, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and cinnamon just until combined. Shape into eight flattened logs, each about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kofta in one uncrowded layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and 160°F in the thickest part.
  3. Meanwhile, stir the yogurt and lemon juice together. Slice the cucumber and wrap the pitas in a clean damp towel.
  4. Microwave the wrapped pitas for 30 seconds or warm them briefly in a dry skillet until flexible.
  5. Fill each pita with two kofta, cucumber slices and a quarter of the yogurt sauce. Serve while the meat is hot.