Beef Shawarma Yogurt Wraps (Printable Version)

Warm flatbread filled with spicy beef, fresh vegetables, and smooth yogurt sauce for a bold, satisfying meal.

# 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 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 chopped fresh parsley
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Wrap Assembly

20 - 4 large flatbreads (pita, lavash, or flour 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 thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as desired and refrigerate until use.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook marinated beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until deeply browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, being careful not to overheat.
05 - Spread a generous spoonful of creamy yogurt sauce onto each flatbread. Layer with cooked beef, sliced onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and fresh herbs if desired.
06 - Roll up each wrap tightly and serve immediately, accompanied by extra yogurt sauce as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bold layers of flavor with aromatic spices and creamy sauce
  • Quick and satisfying meal inspired by traditional street food
02 -
  • Contains dairy sesame and gluten: check ingredient labels if substituting
  • Marinating beef longer intensifies flavor and tenderness
03 -
  • Slice beef as thin as possible for best texture and quick cooking
  • Prepare yogurt sauce ahead to allow flavors to meld
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