
Zesty Middle Eastern Beef Fatteh
This Week 40 recommendation brings a symphony of textures to your table, combining crispy toasted pita bread with savory spiced beef and a warm, velvety tahini yogurt sauce. It is an exciting, multi-layered dish that perfectly balances crunch and creaminess for a truly unique dining experience.
In short
Zesty Middle Eastern Beef Fatteh takes about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pita breads4 stk
- Ground beef500 g
- Pine nuts50 g
- Greek yogurt500 g
- Tahini3 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, minced2 stk
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon0.5 tsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Fresh parsley, chopped1 handful
- Olive oil3 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Cut the pita breads into small bite-sized squares, toss them with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until golden and very crunchy.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the cinnamon, cumin, and pine nuts, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the nuts are toasted and the beef is well-seasoned.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, and lemon juice. If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of warm water. You can gently warm this sauce in a pan over low heat if preferred.
- 4
To assemble, place the crispy pita chips at the bottom of a large serving platter. Top with the warm spiced beef mixture, then pour the tahini yogurt sauce over the top. Garnish generously with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.
Questions and answers
How long does Zesty Middle Eastern Beef Fatteh take?
About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Pita breads, Ground beef, Pine nuts, Greek yogurt, Tahini, Garlic cloves, minced …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.


