Smashed Kefta Tacos

Name: Smashed Kefta Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb turkey mince (beef or lamb can be used as well); 1 large onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced or grated); 2 tbsp Herbs du PROVENCE ((or sub 1 tbsp thyme + 1 tbsp oregano)); 3 tbsp olive oil; A handful each of fresh mint + dill (chopped); 1 tsp Baharat spice ((or mix ½ tsp cumin + ½ tsp coriander + ¼ tsp allspice)); Salt + freshly cracked pepper (to taste); 6 medium tortillas ((or butter lettuce cups)); Grilled cherry tomatoes ((tossed with 1 tbsp oil, salt, seared 5 min)); Greek yogurt sauce ((½ cup yogurt + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 grated garlic clove)); Pickled veggies: cucumber + red cabbage; Fresh toppings: Julienned red onion, rough-cut salad greens; Spicy kick: Sriracha, chilli sauce or harissa ((for smoky heat)); Optional: Feta crumbles (omit for dairy-free)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Turkish Kefta Tacos - Juicy spiced turkey/lamb patties meet fresh Mexican toppings in 30 minutes! Stuffed with charred tomatoes, tangy pickles, garlic yogurt and feta. A bold fusion dinner that's perfect for sharing!

Updated at: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:32:08 GMT