Save It Tender spiced beef strips wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and a tangy creamy yogurt sauce&a Middle Eastern street food classic.
I first tasted shawarma on a bustling street in Beirut and have been recreating its magic at home ever since& Every bite brings back memories of food shared with friends on warm nights.
Ingredients
- Beef: 500 g beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Ground cumin: 1 tsp
- Ground coriander: 1 tsp
- Ground paprika: 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
- Cayenne pepper (optional): 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Lemon juice: Juice of 1 lemon
- Greek yogurt: 200 g (3/4 cup) plain
- Tahini: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 1 clove finely minced
- Lemon juice: Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper: freshly ground to taste
- Flatbreads: 4 large (pita lavash or tortillas)
- Red onion: 1 small thinly sliced
- Tomato: 1 large sliced
- Cucumber: 1/2 sliced into thin strips
- Lettuce: 1 cup shredded
- Fresh mint or parsley: leaves optional
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef:
- In a large bowl combine olive oil garlic cumin coriander paprika turmeric cinnamon cayenne salt black pepper and lemon juice. Add the beef strips and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
- While the beef marinates mix Greek yogurt tahini minced garlic lemon juice parsley salt and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and refrigerate until ready.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook beef in batches for 4&6 minutes stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm the Flatbreads:
- Warm flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the Wraps:
- Spread creamy yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Top with beef onion tomato cucumber lettuce and herbs if desired.
- Serve:
- Roll up wraps tightly. Serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce.
Save It This recipe is a staple at family gatherings where everyone assembles their own shawarma wraps at the table& It's always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Making it Gluten-Free
Use your favorite gluten-free wrap or flatbread and double-check all sauces and seasonings for hidden gluten ingredients.
Nutritional Insights
Each serving provides a satisfying balance of protein healthy fat and fiber& A perfect option for an energizing lunch or dinner.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with pickled vegetables extra sauce or a side of crisp salad for a complete meal& Try pairing with mint lemonade or a light white wine.
Save It Beef shawarma wraps are freshest enjoyed right after assembling for maximum juiciness and crunch& Make extra sauce for dipping and sharing.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cut of beef works best?
Sirloin or flank steak is ideal for tender, flavorful strips in this dish.
- → Can I use other meats?
Chicken or lamb are great alternatives; just adjust cooking times accordingly.
- → How do I keep the flatbreads soft?
Gently warming them in a dry skillet or microwave makes wraps easy to roll and pliable.
- → What can I add for extra flavor?
Pickled vegetables or a spicy chili sauce provide zesty contrast and depth to the wraps.
- → Is there a gluten-free option?
Substitute gluten-free wraps or tortillas to accommodate dietary needs.