Save Tender spiced beef strips wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and a tangy creamy yogurt sauce is a Middle Eastern street food classic that brings vibrant flavors to any meal.
I first tried beef shawarma wraps during a family picnic and was amazed at how quickly they disappeared. The unmistakable aroma while grilling the beef always draws everyone to the kitchen.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin or flank steak: 500 g thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves: 2 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: 1/4 tsp optional
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Lemon juice: Juice of 1 lemon
- Plain Greek yogurt: 200 g (3/4 cup)
- Tahini: 1 tbsp
- Garlic clove: 1 finely minced
- Lemon juice: Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: To taste
- Large flatbreads: 4 (pita lavash or tortillas)
- Red onion: 1 small thinly sliced
- Tomato: 1 large sliced
- Cucumber: 1/2 sliced into thin strips
- Shredded lettuce: 1 cup
- Fresh mint or parsley leaves: Optional
Instructions
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- Marinate the Beef:
- Combine olive oil garlic cumin coriander paprika turmeric cinnamon cayenne salt black pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the beef strips and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix together Greek yogurt tahini minced garlic lemon juice parsley salt and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm the Flatbreads:
- Warm the flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
- Assemble the Wraps:
- Spread a generous spoonful of the creamy yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Top with beef onion tomato cucumber lettuce and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve:
- Roll up the wraps tightly and serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side.
💛 Little tip from my kitchen
Want to enjoy food and feel lighter?
While testing healthy recipes at home, I discovered a simple nutrition guide that helped me understand which everyday foods were quietly slowing fat loss.
It’s not a diet — just smarter food choices that work beautifully with homemade meals like the one you’re making today 🍽️
👉 Discover the guide here*Affiliate link — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
💛 Little tip from my kitchen
Want to enjoy food and feel lighter?
While testing healthy recipes at home, I discovered a simple nutrition guide that helped me understand which everyday foods were quietly slowing fat loss.
It’s not a diet — just smarter food choices that work beautifully with homemade meals like the one you’re making today 🍽️
👉 Discover the guide here*Affiliate link — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Save On weekends everyone gathers round to help roll the wraps and we share stories over a table filled with fresh toppings and extra sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Add pickled vegetables or chili sauce for extra zing or pair with mint lemonade for a refreshing touch.
Allergen & Nutritional Info
Each serving includes 480 calories 22 g fat 38 g carbohydrates and 34 g protein. Always check flatbread and tahini labels for allergens especially if substituting ingredients.
Tools Needed
Mixing bowls large skillet or grill pan chefs knife cutting board and spoon are all you need for easy assembly.
Save Serve wraps fresh for maximum flavor. Leftovers taste great chilled or gently warmed.