Spiced beef, tangy yogurt, fresh veggies, and warm flatbread create a vibrant, satisfying Middle Eastern-style wrap.
# Components:
→ Beef Marinade
01 - 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
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 fresh parsley, chopped
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 English cucumber, cut into thin strips
24 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
25 - Fresh mint or parsley leaves, optional
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and juice of lemon. Add beef strips and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend together Greek yogurt, tahini, finely minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until silky and uniform. Refrigerate until needed.
03 - Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef in batches, stirring intermittently, for 4 to 6 minutes until deeply browned and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
04 - Heat each flatbread in a dry skillet or microwave for several seconds until soft and pliable.
05 - Lay warm flatbread on a work surface. Spread with yogurt sauce, then layer beef, red onion, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and fresh herbs as desired.
06 - Roll each wrap tightly. Serve immediately, accompanied by additional yogurt sauce.
