Best Spicy Beef Flatbread With Yogurt Cucumbers Recipes

SPICED BEEF FLATBREADS WITH YOGURT AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F for at least 20 minutes. Dust a large baking sheet with fine cornmeal.
• Cut the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces. Stretch or roll each piece out on a lightly floured work surface into a 6- to 8-inch round or oval. Arrange the dough rounds on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle them with oil. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the fat starts to render, about 3 minutes. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes; spoon off any excess fat.
• Add the tomato paste, cinnamon, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the broth and simmer until the beef is coated in a light sauce, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the spiced beef onto the flatbreads and drizzle with yogurt. Top the flatbreads with parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve immediately, passing crushed red pepper at the table if you like.

SPICY BEEF FLATBREAD WITH YOGURT & CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; thoroughly clean grates and brush with oil. Whisk yogurt and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to assemble.
• Mix garlic, tomato paste, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Mix in beef and 2 tablespoons olive oil until completely combined. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast iron skillet on the grill or stove over medium high. Cook beef mixture, stirring occasionally and breaking up large clumps, until browned and cooked through, 12-14 minutes. Add onion and cook until just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside until ready to assemble.
• Increase grill to high heat. On a clean work surface lightly dusted with flour, stretch or roll each piece of dough into a 12- x 10-inch oval and transfer to a pizza peel or cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal. (If dough springs back, cover and let rest 10 minutes, then stretch again, resting as needed). Transfer both pieces of prepared dough to grill over direct heat. Cook until first side is charred and dough is dry and stiff, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook just until second side is charred and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet and let cool slightly. Top with cooked beef mixture, dividing evenly. Dollop with yogurt mixture and top with cucumber and cilantro.

GRILLED FLATBREAD WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix water and yeast and let stand 15 minutes. Gradually pour in 2 cups of the flour and incorporate. Mix for about 1 minute to form a sponge. Let stand, covered for at least 1 hour up to 2 hours to create the sponge.
• Put sponge in the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the dough hook, add flour 1/2 cup at a time to form dough. Remove from bowl and knead. Place in a clean oiled bowl and let rise, slowly, about 1 hour. Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll out into 6-inch circles.
• Heat grill to high. Brush the dough with olive oil and season with pepper. Grill the bread for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and brush with more olive oil.
• Combine shredded cucumbers, yogurt, garlic, cumin, and chopped dill in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

SPICY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Clean cucumbers and slice 1/4" thick (unpeeled).
• Sprinkle over with salt, stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Combine ingredients, toss and serve.

EASY YOGURT FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Put the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl and mix well. Heat the milk in a saucepan until lukewarm. Reserving 1 tbsp of the yogurt, add the rest to the milk and mix thoroughly. Melt the butter and add to the milk and yogurt, mixing well.
• Pour slowly over the flour and mix together, then knead for 10 mins until you have a springy dough. Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hr until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into 10 even- sized balls. Heat the grill to medium and put a large baking tray under it to heat for about 10 mins. Flatten the balls of dough, roll into rough teardrop shapes and spread with the reserved yogurt. Place on the hot baking tray and grill under a moderate heat for 2-3 mins each side until golden. Watch constantly, as they can burn very quickly.