Pin it Tender spiced beef strips wrapped in warm flatbread with fresh vegetables and a tangy creamy yogurt sauce is a true Middle Eastern street food classic.
The first time I made beef shawarma wraps at home the aroma of warming spices filled my kitchen. Wrapping them up with fresh crisp vegetables and creamy yogurt sauce felt just like visiting a bustling food stall in Beirut.
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: 1/4 tsp optional
- 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 for sauce: 1 clove finely minced
- Lemon juice for sauce: juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped
- Salt for sauce: 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper for sauce: freshly ground to taste
- Flatbread: 4 large flatbreads (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 herbs: mint or parsley leaves optional
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef:
- 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 to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare Yogurt Sauce:
- Mix Greek yogurt tahini minced garlic lemon juice parsley salt and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and refrigerate until needed.
- Cook Beef:
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high. Cook beef in batches for 4 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm Flatbreads:
- Heat flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Wraps:
- Spread yogurt sauce on each flatbread. Add beef onion tomato cucumber lettuce and fresh herbs.
- Serve:
- Roll wraps tightly and serve with extra yogurt sauce on the side.
Pin it We love sitting together wrapping these shawarmas before a movie night. Everyone can build their own just the way they like.
Serving Suggestions
Serve wraps with extra yogurt sauce fresh herbs or a classic side salad for a wholesome meal.
Tools Needed
You only need a sharp knife mixing bowls and a skillet or grill pan to cook this flavorful beef shawarma.
Allergen Info
This recipe contains dairy and sesame. You can swap in gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives as needed.
Pin it Enjoy these beef shawarma wraps warm for the best flavor. They make an easy lunch or dinner when you want something comforting and bold.
Common Questions
- → What cut of beef works best for this dish?
Sirloin or flank steak works well due to their tenderness and ability to absorb marinade flavors.
- → How long should the beef marinate?
Marinating for at least 20 minutes enhances flavor, though up to 2 hours deepens the seasoning.
- → Can the yogurt sauce be prepared ahead?
Yes, the sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated to let flavors meld before serving.
- → What flatbreads are ideal for wrapping?
Pita, lavash, or tortillas are all suitable as they soften easily and hold fillings well.
- → Are there any suggested accompaniments?
Pickled vegetables, chili sauce, crisp white wine, or mint lemonade complement this dish nicely.