Spicy Beef Flatbread with Yogurt Cucumbers
Bring bold, flavorful fusion to your table with this Spicy Beef Flatbread with Yogurt Cucumbers recipe—a mouthwatering combination of Middle Eastern-inspired spices and refreshing coolness. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, infused with cumin, paprika, and a hint of chili flakes, is served atop warm, pillowy flatbreads. To balance the heat, a creamy yogurt topping studded with diced cucumbers, fresh mint, and a squeeze of bright lemon juice adds a cooling contrast. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional red onion for extra crunch, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 45 minutes) is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Experience the harmonious blend of spicy, smoky, and tangy flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 200 grams Plain yogurt
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 large Flatbreads
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.5 sliced thinly (optional for garnish) Red onion
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Set the spiced beef aside while you prepare the yogurt cucumber topping.
In a medium bowl, combine the plain yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped mint leaves, and lemon juice. Stir well and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
Warm the flatbreads in a dry skillet, in the oven, or directly over a gas flame until soft and pliable.
To assemble, spread a generous spoonful of the yogurt cucumber mixture onto each flatbread as a base layer.
Top the flatbread with the spiced beef mixture and garnish with fresh parsley and thinly sliced red onion if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.7 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2851 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 100.3 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2520 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
