Description
Delicious labneh tzatziki and spiced beef kebabs served on lavash, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups labneh
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
- 1 english cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed to remove any excess liquid
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of salt
- 450 grams / 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup fresh minced mint
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 5 10-inch lavash bread or tortillas
- 5 large wooden skewers for the kababs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you want the ends of the skewers to be able to sit on the edges of the baking sheet, so the kebab rolls ‘hover’ over the pan). Soak the wooden skewers in water and set aside.
- Make the labneh tzatziki: Combine all of the tzatziki ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Make the seasoned oil: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Make the ground beef mixture: To a medium bowl add the ground beef, kosher salt, ground pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, fresh minced mint, pressed garlic and tomato paste. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the beef mixture into 5 portions. Lay one tortilla on the cutting board and spread one-fifth of the ground beef mixture on the tortilla, spreading in an even layer to the edges of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla into a tight roll and then cut into 7 pinwheels. Skewer 7 pinwheels onto one wooden skewer, pushing the skewer through the bottom dough of each pinwheel. Place the ends of the skewers on the baking sheet edges so they’re ‘hovering’ over the baking sheet and repeat the process 4 more times until you have 5 skewers.
- Once all skewers are on the baking sheet, brush each side of the skewers lightly with the oil mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and the beef is cooked through to 165F (internal temperature).
- For crispier results, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of the cooking time – watch carefully so they don’t burn.
- Let the skewers sit for 5 minutes before gently removing the pinwheels from the wooden skewers and dipping into the labneh tzatziki.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a simple salad or fresh vegetables.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with lentils or a plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg