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Mix 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground lamb (or just beef) with a few pinches of salt, pepper, 1 tsp ground allspice, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes, ¼ tsp cayenne, and ½ tsp cumin.
In a food processor, finely process ½ large yellow onion and add to the meat. If you don't have a food processor, you can grate it.
Add 1 cup finely chopped parsley, a small handful of fresh mint (optional but amazing), and 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves. You can toss everything in the processor again to save time.
Mix well until evenly combined. Let it sit in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours if you can, but you can cook it right away.
Shape into logs or patties, about 3 to 4 inches long.
Grill or pan-fry. If using a pan, cook in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side.
For the cucumber yogurt spread, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 finely diced mini cucumbers, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1 minced garlic clove, juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Build your plate: warm low-carb pita, a generous swipe of the yogurt spread, kafta, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, tomato, mint, and a sprinkle of sumac.