Beef Shawarma Wraps Creamy Yogurt (Printable)

Spiced beef strips in flatbread with fresh vegetables and creamy tangy yogurt sauce, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

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

→ Creamy Yogurt Sauce

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

→ Wraps and Vegetables

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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Warm flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about a few seconds.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of creamy yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Top with cooked beef, red onion, tomato, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and fresh herbs if desired.
06 - Roll wraps tightly and serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Deliciously spiced tender beef
  • Creamy and tangy yogurt sauce complements flavors
02 -
  • Contains dairy (Greek yogurt), sesame (tahini), and gluten (flatbread)
  • Substitute gluten-free wraps if needed for dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Marinate beef overnight for deeper flavor
  • Warm flatbreads just before serving to keep them soft
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