Lebanese Beef Kafta Wraps are a flavorful, juicy take on classic Middle Eastern cuisine. Kafta is a spiced ground beef mixture, often grilled or baked on skewers, and wrapped in flatbreads with fresh veggies and tangy sauces. These wraps are bursting with aromatic herbs and spices, making them a perfect street food-style meal or a flavorful wrap for lunch or dinner. 🌯✨
🥙🍖 Lebanese Beef Kafta Wraps
(Tender, spiced beef kafta grilled to perfection, wrapped in soft flatbread with fresh veggies and a zesty tahini sauce!)
🛒 Ingredients (for 4 wraps):
For the Beef Kafta:
- 1 lb ground beef (ideally 80/20 for juiciness)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
For the Wraps:
- 4 soft pita breads or flatbreads
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber slices, tomato slices, and shredded lettuce)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce (for extra flavor)
🔥 How to Make:
1. Prepare the Kafta:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork it, or it can become tough.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into an oval or sausage-like shape (about 4–5 inches long).
2. Grill the Kafta:
- Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the kafta for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
- Alternatively, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3. Prepare the Wraps:
- Warm the pita or flatbreads in the oven for a few minutes or in a dry skillet for about 1–2 minutes until soft and pliable.
- Spread a tablespoon or two of tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce on each flatbread.
4. Assemble the Wraps:
- Place one cooked kafta in the center of each wrap.
- Add fresh vegetables like sliced cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and red onion on top.
- Drizzle with extra tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce if desired.
- Wrap up the flatbread tightly to enclose the filling.
5. Serve:
- Slice the wraps in half if desired, and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Kafta perfection wrapped up in soft pita! Lebanese Beef Kafta Wraps are your new go-to lunch. 🇱🇧🍖”
- “Spiced beef, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce all wrapped up—Lebanese Beef Kafta Wraps are a bite of heaven! 😍”
- “Grilled, juicy, and packed with flavor – meet your new favorite wrap: Lebanese Beef Kafta. 🌯✨”
- “A delicious journey to the heart of Lebanon in every bite. Who’s hungry for Kafta wraps? 🙋♂️”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Mixing the beef with herbs and spices, hands-on action!
- Shaping the kafta and placing them on the grill
- Grilling the kafta with sizzling sounds
- Spreading the sauce on the wrap and layering with fresh veggies
- Wrapping it up and slicing to reveal the juicy, flavorful inside!
Want to add a little extra flavor to the wraps? You can sprinkle some pomegranate seeds or add a little feta cheese for a tangy contrast. These wraps are super versatile—enjoy them with whatever toppings or sauces you like! 🌿🥙
