Description
These Mediterranean Spiced Beef Wraps with Creamy Feta Sauce offer a flavorful and quick 30-minute dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef is seasoned with warm Mediterranean spices, cooked to perfection, and wrapped in soft tortillas along with fresh vegetables and a tangy, creamy feta yogurt sauce, delivering a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Wraps and Toppings
- 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Creamy Feta Sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season Beef: Stir in cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, mix feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas or flatbreads slightly to make them pliable.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the spiced beef onto each wrap and top with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
- Serve: Drizzle generously with the creamy feta sauce, roll up the wraps, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground lamb or turkey for variation.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps.
- To add extra heat, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes into the beef mixture.
- Make sure not to overcook the beef to keep it juicy and tender.
- The feta sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
