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Spiced Beef Flatbread

Tender seasoned ground beef topped with warm flatbread, yogurt, and fresh herbs. A Mediterranean-inspired handheld meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Spiced Beef Flatbread
mediterraneanbeefflatbreadquick dinnermiddle eastern

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned.

  5. Step 5

    Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld together.

  7. Step 7

    Warm flatbread in a skillet or over an open flame for 30 seconds per side.

  8. Step 8

    Mix greek yogurt with juice from half the lemon in a small bowl.

  9. Step 9

    Spread lemon yogurt on each warm flatbread.

  10. Step 10

    Top with spiced beef, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and mint.

  11. Step 11

    Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • small mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

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