Beef and Vegetable Flatbreads

4 servings

60 minutes

Flatbreads with beef and vegetables are a combination of juicy meat, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables wrapped in a soft flatbread. This recipe has roots in Russian cuisine but also absorbs influences from Central Asian and Caucasian traditions where meat and flatbreads hold a central place in gastronomy. Marinated beef gains rich flavor from lime, garlic, and coriander, while fresh vegetables add brightness and freshness to the dish. Salsa and guacamole add zest and creaminess, making each serving rich and balanced. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or friendly gatherings when you want to enjoy rich flavors in a simple and convenient format.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 586
• Proteins: 30g
• Fats: 39g
• Carbohydrates: 29g

Ingredients

• Beef: 500 g
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Ground coriander: 0.5 tsp
• Onion: 2 pc
• Sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Sugar: pinch
• Avocado: 2 pc
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Lime juice: 2 pc
• Green pepper: 2 pc
• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the garlic and chili.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 pieces
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece

2. Mix the oil with lime juice, garlic, pepper, and coriander.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Lime juice: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 pieces
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Ground coriander: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Coriander: 1 bunch

3. Pour the meat with the mixture and leave it at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 500 g

4. Season the meat with salt and black pepper, and fry on both sides in a well-heated pan to the desired doneness.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Remove from the pan, cover with foil, let rest for 5-7 minutes, and slice into strips.

6. For salsa, dice the tomatoes and sweet pepper (if the tomatoes are too watery, remove the seeds with the flesh).

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces

7. Finely chop the chili pepper, cilantro, and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Onion: 2 pieces

8. Mix the vegetables with oil and lime juice, season with sugar, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Lime juice: 2 pieces
   • Sugar:  pinch
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. For guacamole, peel the avocado, remove the pit, and blend the flesh.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 2 pieces

10. Finely chop the onion and hot peppers, and dice the tomato.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red onion: 1 piece
    • Chili pepper: 1 piece
    • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

11. Mix all the vegetables, add lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and black pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lime juice: 2 pieces
    • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 tablespoon
    • Salt:  pinch
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

12. Slice the onion into feathers, the pepper into strips, and chop the chili finely. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, sauté the vegetables for 6-8 minutes, stirring (the pepper should remain slightly crunchy), and season with salt and pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red onion: 1 piece
    • Green pepper: 2 pieces
    • Chili pepper: 1 piece
    • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
    • Salt:  pinch
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste