Yield: 4-8 servings

Low-Carb Beef Kofta Wrap

Kofta wrap on a striped plate over a cutting board.

You're going to fall in love with these low-carb kofta wraps. With a combination of beef, halloumi, and zingy yogurt sauce, it's great for an easy meal prep every day of the week. 

Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 large red onion, chopped
  • 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup pistachios
  • 1 large handful fresh parsley
  • 2 pounds ground beef (or mixture of beef/lamb)
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons sumac
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • Halloumi cheese, sliced
  • Low-carb pitas
  • Toppings of choice, like sliced cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse together the red onion, garlic cloves, pistachios, and parsley to make the thick marinade mixture.
  2. Add the ground beef to a large bowl and top it with the marinade. Add salt, paprika, cumin, sumac, and ground pepper. Mix very well, cover, and let it soak up the flavors for at least 30 minutes. Ideally, 2-4 hours.
  3. Use your hands to roll the meat into logs, into patties, or whatever shape you prefer. You can grill these or pan-fry them on medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side. They should develop a nice crust on all sides. The time will vary based on the thickness and shape of the koftas.
  4. To make the yogurt sauce, add the Greek yogurt to a bowl. Then add sea salt, ground pepper, lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, fresh dill, and grated cucumber. Mix together, give it a taste, and adjust.
  5. Slice some grilled halloumi cheese and grill (or pan-fry) until golden brown on both sides.
  6. To assemble the wraps, add 1-2 tablespoons of the cucumber yogurt to your low-carb pitas. Add a few kaftas, top with two slices of halloumi, then top with some of the remaining red onion, cucumber, parsley, and sumac.

Notes

To keep all the ingredients fresher for longer, store your ground beef kefta, yogurt dip, halloumi, and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

We only recommend freezing the kofta patties. Place the kofta in a freezer-safe, airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.