Chef Carmel is back in the kitchen, taking on the under $20 budget challenge with a flavour-packed favourite — Beef Kofta Wraps. All ingredients were sourced right here at North Lakes Quality Meats and Coles, making this recipe both affordable and easy to recreate at home.

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

• 500g beef mince
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp Mexican seasoning mix
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

• 1 tub tzatziki dip
• Mission souvlaki breads
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

To Serve:

• Lemon wedges (1 lemon)
• Extra flat-leaf parsley leaves (use leftover from bunch above)

Method:

1. Make the Kofta:
   In a large bowl, mix together beef mince, chopped onion, parsley, seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
   Divide the mixture into 8 oval-shaped koftas. Place on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
2. Cook the Kofta:
   Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook koftas for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Warm the Wraps:
   Wipe out the skillet and heat each souvlaki bread for about 1 minute on each side or until lightly golden and warmed through.
4. Assemble the Wraps:
   Spread each bread with tzatziki, top with cucumber, tomato, red onion, and 2 koftas. Add a squeeze of lemon and extra parsley if using.
   Serve with remaining lemon wedges and a little more tzatziki on the side.

Check Chef Carmel in action by clicking the picture below: