Beef Shawarma & Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Beef Shawarma & Tzatziki Sauce
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 7oz Ground Beef; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black); 1/2 tsp Dried Garlic; 1/2 tsp Salt; 5oz Tomato, fresh; Some Red Onion, to taste; 1 head of Garlic, whole; Some Mixed Vegetables, any veggies you like; 1 Flatbread, Lavash, Pita, or Tortillas; 0.4 cups Greek Yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp Cucumber, grated, well squeezed; 1 head of Garlic, roasted, from 2 heads; 1/2 tbsp Dill, fresh, chopped; 1/2 tsp Mint, fresh, chopped; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice; Some Salt, to taste; Some Pepper (Black), to taste

Juicy spiced beef is baked into a tender roll, then sliced or shredded and tucked into flatbread with fresh tomatoes, red onion, and a creamy roasted garlic tzatziki. The mix of warm shawarma-style beef and cool herby yogurt sauce makes for an easy, satisfying wrap with bold flavor in every bite.

Juicy spiced beef is baked into a tender roll, then sliced or shredded and tucked into flatbread with fresh tomatoes, red onion, a... Show more

By Alex Cook Joy · Original recipe

Health Grade

B+ · Healthy

Time

1 hr

Price

2,38 €

Calories

988 kcal

high protein

low sugar

middle eastern

main/dinner

Method

Heat the oven

Set the oven to 392° F (200° C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper so the beef, tomatoes, and garlic roast without sticking and cleanup stays easy.

Wash the produce

Rinse the Tomatoes (fresh), Red Onion (to taste), Mixed Vegetables (any veggies you like), Cucumber (grated, well squeezed), Dill (fresh, chopped), Mint (fresh, chopped), and the whole Garlic (whole) heads under cool water. Pat everything dry well so the vegetables stay crisp and the roasted items caramelize instead of steam.

Shape and season beef

Place the Ground Beef on a sheet of parchment. Sprinkle it evenly with Paprika, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Dried Garlic, and Salt. Lay a second sheet of parchment on top, then press or roll the beef into a thin, even rectangle. Peel off the top sheet and roll the beef up tightly from one long side to make a compact log. Transfer the log to the prepared tray.

Tray up the vegetables

Place the tomatoes and the 2 whole garlic heads on the same tray beside the beef. Drizzle the garlic lightly with Olive Oil. Leave a little space around each item so the hot air can circulate and roast everything evenly.

Roast the tray

Bake the tray for 35 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked through and firm, the tomatoes are softened and lightly collapsed, and the garlic is tender inside.

Cool and prep fillings

Set the tray aside to cool for 15 minutes so the beef firms up slightly and the garlic is safe to handle. While it cools, grate the cucumber if it is not already grated, then squeeze it very well to remove as much liquid as possible. Thinly slice the red onion, and if your mixed vegetables need any prep, chop or shred them into wrap-friendly pieces.

Mix the tzatziki

Squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash them into a paste. Add the Greek Yogurt, the well-squeezed cucumber, the chopped dill, chopped mint, Lemon Juice, a little more olive oil, Salt (to taste), and Black Pepper (to taste). Stir until smooth and creamy, then taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if you want a brighter flavor.

Slice the beef

Slice or tear the roasted beef log into small shawarma-style pieces. If you like, peel the loosened skins from the roasted tomatoes, then cut the tomatoes into pieces that will fit easily inside the wraps.

Warm and fill wraps

Warm the Flatbreads (Lavash, Pita, or Tortillas) briefly if you like so they bend without cracking. Spread each flatbread with a generous layer of tzatziki, then add the beef, roasted tomatoes, sliced red onion, and any mixed vegetables you want. Roll each one up tightly, tucking in the sides if needed.