Kebab Beyti (carne a la parrilla envuelta en pan plano)

Ingredientes

• 4 pieces filo pastry or flatbread (böreklik yufka veya lavash)
• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 500 g ground beef or lamb
• 1 large onion (grated)
• 3 cloves garlic (grated)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large tomato (grated)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup plain Turkish or Greek yoghurt
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• Optional Garnish
• lettuce leaves
• parsley (chopped)
• cucumber (sliced)

Preparación

1. 1

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2. 2

   Combine all ingredients for the meat in a large bowl, mix well with hands until it becomes a smooth paste, shape into 2 big balls & set aside.

3. 3

   Spread 2 sheets of filo pastry onto work surface, place 1 meat ball close to the edge of filo closest to you.

4. 4

   Spread meat into a long log, almost the same as the length of pastry then roll it up into a long cigar.

5. 5

   Repeat the same for the other meat ball (divide meat into larger quantities when using smaller flatbreads)

6. 6

   Cut pastry filled with meat into 2 inch pieces, place on a lined baking tray, brush with melted butter & bake in a 200 deg preheated oven for 30-40 mins until pastry turns light brown & meat is fully cooked.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the tomato sauce in a small saucepan, heat on medium low, cook until sauce reaches desired consistency & taste for seasoning.

8. 8

   Combine all ingredients for yoghurt in a bowl & taste for seasoning.

9. 9

   Place kebabs on serving plate, drizzle with tomato sauce & yoghurt.