Beef Shawarma Yogurt Wraps (Printable Version)

Spiced beef and fresh veggies wrapped in flatbread with creamy yogurt sauce for bold, satisfying flavor.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Beef Preparation

01 - 1.1 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
06 - 1 teaspoon ground paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Creamy Yogurt Sauce

13 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon tahini
15 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
16 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Wrap Components

20 - 4 large flatbreads (pita, lavash, or tortillas)
21 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
22 - 1 large tomato, sliced
23 - 1/2 cucumber, cut into thin strips
24 - 1 cup lettuce, shredded
25 - Fresh mint or parsley leaves (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, blend olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add beef strips; toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Keep refrigerated until assembling wraps.
03 - Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer cooked beef to a platter and set aside.
04 - Heat flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave briefly until soft and flexible.
05 - Spread a generous amount of yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Layer with beef, red onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and fresh herbs if using.
06 - Roll wraps tightly to enclose fillings. Serve immediately with additional yogurt sauce provided on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick prep and cooks in under an hour
  • Authentic flavors packed in a convenient hand-held meal
02 -
  • Contains dairy, sesame, and gluten always check wrap labels if using for allergy sensitive eaters
  • Marinate beef longer for deeper flavor, but 20 minutes gives a great result
03 -
  • Slice the beef thin for the most tender wrap results
  • Prep all fillings before cooking for smooth assembly
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