Description
These Mediterranean Spiced Beef Wraps with Creamy Feta Sauce are a quick and flavorful dinner option, prepared in just 30 minutes. Ground beef is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander, then wrapped in warm tortillas with crisp vegetables and a tangy, creamy feta sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal that combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Wrap Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Creamy Feta Sauce
- 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 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.
- Add Sauce and Serve: Drizzle generously with the creamy feta sauce, roll up the wraps, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground lamb for beef for a more traditional Mediterranean flavor.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier alternative.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or mint to the beef mixture for extra freshness.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, omit the feta cheese and use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
