Save Tender spiced beef strips wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and a tangy, creamy yogurt sauce: a Middle Eastern street food classic. These Beef Shawarma Wraps are both satisfying and packed with flavor.
I tasted shawarma for the first time in a bustling market, and ever since, this easy homemade version brings that vibrant experience 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 (optional): 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Lemon juice: from 1 lemon
- Plain Greek yogurt: 200 g (3/4 cup)
- Tahini: 1 tbsp
- Garlic clove: 1, finely minced
- Lemon juice: from 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley: 1 tbsp
- 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
- Shredded lettuce: 1 cup
- Fresh mint or parsley leaves (optional): for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Beef:
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss sliced beef to coat, marinate at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Make Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix Greek yogurt, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning, refrigerate until needed.
- Cook Beef:
- Heat skillet or grill pan over medium-high, cook beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Warm Flatbreads:
- Heat flatbreads in skillet or microwave briefly until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Wraps:
- Spread yogurt sauce over each flatbread, top with cooked beef, onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and herbs.
- Finish & Serve:
- Roll tightly, serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce.
Save My family loves building their own wraps at the table: it always sparks fun conversation and lets everyone add their favorite toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these wraps with pickled vegetables or extra chili sauce for a punch of flavor, and serve alongside mint lemonade or crisp white wine.
Nutrition
Each serving provides approximately 480 calories, 22 g fat, 38 g carbohydrates, and 34 g protein, making it a balanced main dish.
Required Tools
You need mixing bowls, a large skillet or grill pan, a chef's knife, cutting board, and a spoon or spatula to prep and cook these wraps.
Save These Beef Shawarma Wraps bring warm, aromatic spices and fresh textures to the table. Enjoy every flavorful bite!
Cooking Questions
- → What cut of beef works best for shawarma wraps?
Thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak are ideal for quick cooking and tender results.
- → How can I enhance the flavor of the spiced beef?
Marinating the beef with olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika for at least 20 minutes intensifies the taste.
- → What is a good way to warm flatbread for wrapping?
Heat flatbreads briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable for easy rolling.
- → Can the creamy yogurt sauce be prepared ahead?
Yes, mixing Greek yogurt with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs in advance allows flavors to meld well.
- → What fresh vegetables complement the wraps?
Thin slices of tomato, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and fresh parsley or mint provide crispness and freshness.
- → Are there suitable alternatives to beef for this dish?
Chicken or lamb can be used instead, following the same marinating and cooking steps.