Beef Shawarma Yogurt Wraps (Printable Version)

Beef strips, yogurt sauce, and veggies are wrapped in warm flatbread for a fresh, savory Middle Eastern delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Preparation

01 - 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
06 - 1 teaspoon 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 chopped fresh parsley
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Wrap Assembly

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add beef strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - While beef marinates, in a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until use.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook the marinated beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Soften flatbreads by warming them in a dry skillet or microwave for several seconds until pliable.
05 - Lay each warm flatbread on a work surface and spread with a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce. Layer with cooked beef, red onion, tomato slices, cucumber strips, shredded lettuce, and fresh mint or parsley if desired.
06 - Roll wraps tightly and serve immediately, accompanied by extra yogurt sauce on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Packed with aromatic spices and creamy sauce
  • Comes together quickly for a delicious meal
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy and sesame, and typical flatbreads include gluten.
  • For gluten-free wraps, use your favorite certified alternative.
03 -
  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Let the wraps rest for a few minutes before slicing to help ingredients meld.
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