Kofta Smash Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (lean or medium preferred)
• 1 small onion
• 1 small bunch parsley
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seven spice (or allspice)
• 10 tortillas (small, 6 inches)
• 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 2 Persian cucumbers (finely chopped)
• 1 cup parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/4 Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 teaspoons sumac
• 1 batch shawarma sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by processing together the onion with the parsley and garlic cloves until finely chopped

2. 2

   In a large bowl add the onions and the parsley to the ground beef along with the paprika, salt, black pepper and seven spice

3. 3

   Mix together until fully combined

4. 4

   Take the tortillas and spread 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, forming a thin layer so that it cooks evenly

5. 5

   In a large pan, preferably cast iron, add 1-2 tablespoons oil and allow it to heat up over medium heat

6. 6

   Place the tortilla meat side down on the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes while pressing down with a heavy spatula or a press to ensure that the meat does not shrink too much and that it gets a good sear. Cook until the kofta mixture is fully cooked and browned

7. 7

   Flip and allow the tortilla side to toast up for another minute or two before removing to a serving tray or plate

8. 8

   Mix together all the sumac salad ingredients. Top the tacos with the shawarma sauce and the salad.