Beef Shawarma Creamy Yogurt Wraps (Print)

Tender spiced beef and vegetables wrapped with tangy yogurt sauce in soft flatbread—a Middle Eastern classic.

# Ingredients:

→ Beef

01 - 1.1 lbs 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

→ Wraps

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 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the sliced beef and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - While the beef marinates, mix Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef strips in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat.
04 - Heat the flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave for several seconds until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread a generous layer of creamy yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Top with cooked beef, sliced onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and fresh herbs if desired.
06 - Roll the wraps tightly and serve at once, accompanied by extra yogurt sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Full of aromatic Middle Eastern spices
  • Quick marinade for intense flavor in minimal time
02 -
  • Contains dairy sesame and gluten—check your breads for allergen info
  • Pickled vegetables or chili sauce make delicious additions
03 -
  • Marinate the beef longer for deeper flavor
  • Warm the bread just before serving to keep it soft
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