Beef Kofta Wraps with Homemade Garlic Tahini Sauce 🥙 This is one of my favorite foods to order out, but it’s gotten so expensive that I just make it at home now for a fraction of the price. It’s one of the best tasting meals you can make at home, and it feeds the whole family and makes tons of leftovers. Follow to eat better and spend less. Beef Kofta • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 2½ tsp paprika • 2½ tsp cumin • 2 tsp salt • 2 tsp black pepper • 1 tsp turmeric • 2 tsp garlic powder • ¼ tsp cinnamon • ⅓ cup parsley, chopped • ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped • 1 large yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry • ½ cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry • 4 tbsp olive oil (for brushing on top) 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Add beef, tomato paste, garlic, spices, herbs, onion, and zucchini to a bowl. 3. Mix gently. 4. Press onto a sheet pan. 5. Top with olive oil. 6. Cut into 1-inch strips with a knife or spatula 7. Bake 20–25 minutes until browned. Salad Filling • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced • ½ cup cucumber, diced • ¼ cup parsley, chopped • ½ tsp dill • Juice of ½ lemon • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp pepper 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Toss and chill in fridge for 10 minutes. Garlic Tahini Sauce • 2 garlic heads (roasted - instructions below) • 1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting) • ½ cup Greek yogurt • ¼ cup mayo • ¼ cup tahini • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 2 tsp paprika • 1–2 tsp olive oil (in the sauce) • 2–4 tbsp cold water Roast the garlic: 1. Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves. 2. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. 3. Wrap in foil and roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes. Make the sauce: 4. Add yogurt, mayo, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil to a bowl. 5. Squeeze in all the roasted garlic. 6. Mix until smooth and creamy. 7. Add cold water a little at a time until it’s the consistency you like. Assembly 1. Warm your naan or pita 2. Spread a layer of the roasted garlic tahini sauce. 3. Add the kofta strips. 4. Spoon the salad on top. 5. Drizzle more sauce. 6. Fold and enjoy. - @thecontrarianmoney