Beef Shawarma Wraps Creamy (Printable)

Tender spiced beef in warm flatbread with fresh veggies and creamy tangy yogurt sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lbs 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)

# How-To:

01 - Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add beef strips and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
02 - Mix Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until use.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook 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, a few seconds to one minute depending on method.
05 - Spread a generous amount of yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Add cooked beef, onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and fresh herbs if desired.
06 - Roll wraps tightly and serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold Middle Eastern spices in every bite
  • Quick enough for a weeknight meal
02 -
  • Contains dairy and gluten. Substitute gluten-free wraps as needed.
  • Chicken or lamb can be used in place of beef for variation.
03 -
  • Marinate the beef up to 2 hours for extra depth of flavor.
  • Add pickled vegetables or chili sauce for extra zing.
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