Beyti Kebab (Turkish Ground Meat Rolls)

5 from 1 vote

Beyti kebab is a classic Turkish dish that you must try! Each bite is packed with flavor and served with tomato sauce and tasty garlic yogurt!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Turkish

Servings:

In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper and pul biber thoroughly. It's best to mix with your hands to make sure all is well incorporated.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Lay out two sheets of phyllo dough, brushing olive oil between and on top.
Place a portion of beef mixture onto the dough, forming a log and roll tightly, slice into 6 bite-sized pieces. Repeat the process until all kebab mixture is used.
Place kebab slices onto baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
Bake for 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter, add olive oil, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
To make the yogurt sauce, mix the yogurt, grated garlic and salt in a bowl. Give it a taste to make sure it's salty and garlicky enough.
Arrange the kebabs around a serving plate, and place garlic yogurt in the center for dipping. Drizzle generously with tomato sauce and top with chopped parsley.

Phyllo Dough Handling: Always cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp towel to prevent drying.

Olive Oil Brushing: Be generous yet gentle when brushing phyllo to achieve ideal crispiness.

Baking Temperature: Low baking temperature allows kebabs to cook thoroughly without drying out.