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Middle Eastern-Inspired Beef Falafel

Serves 4

CUISINE: Middle East

CATEGORY: Burgers

Ground beef patties seasoned with fresh herbs and spices are seared in a skillet for a flavor-packed meal. This easy recipe for Middle Eastern Inspired Beef Falafel is for meat lovers.
PREP TIME OTHER TIME COOK TIME TOTAL TIME
20 mins - 10 mins 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 large pitas, cut in half
  • 1 vine ripe tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup tahini

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Combine garbanzo flour, salt, coriander, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne. Mix spice blend into ground beef along with onion, cilantro and parsley. Shape into twelve small patties.
  2. Pan sear or broil patties until cooked through (160°F internal temperature recommended).
  3. Serve warm beef patties in pita pockets with tomato, cucumber, tahini and optional toppings.

AUTHOR:

Certified Angus Beef ® brand Test Kitchen

KEYWORDS:

beef falafel recipe, middle eastern beef recipe

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