Spiced Ground Meat Wraps with Tzatziki-Style Sauce
Spiced Ground Meat Wraps with Tzatziki-Style Sauce
Ingredients
For the Spiced Ground Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning, or a blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic, heads, cut horizontally in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tzatziki-Style Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 large flatbreads, such as lavash or large tortillas
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red pepper sauce, chunky, such as harissa or mild salsa, as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for toasting wraps
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the ground beef between two large sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten the meat very thinly and evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the shawarma seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle the spice blend generously and evenly over the flattened meat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully roll up the seasoned meat tightly from one of the longer sides, using the bottom parchment paper to help, forming a compact log. Repeat with the remaining meat if making two logs, or cut the single log in half. Ensure the parchment paper remains wrapped around the logs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a glass baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes and cut garlic heads with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Nestle the parchment-wrapped meat logs among the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through, the tomatoes are slightly burst, and the garlic is soft and caramelized.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the meat and vegetables are roasting, prepare the Tzatziki-Style Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped parsley, and chopped dill. Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft cloves from their skins and mash them into the yogurt mixture. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, then stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Once the meat is cooked, carefully unwrap the parchment paper. Slice the cooked meat logs into thin strips. The meat should have a slightly crispy, jerky-like texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
To assemble the wraps, lay a flatbread on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of Tzatziki-style sauce down the center. Arrange a portion of the thinly sliced cucumber on top of the sauce, followed by the sliced spiced meat, and then the thinly sliced red onion. Add a spoonful of the chunky red pepper sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min
- 10
Tightly roll the flatbread into a cylindrical wrap, tucking in the sides as you go to secure the filling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled wraps seam-side down in the hot pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 12
Cut each toasted wrap in half diagonally and stack them for serving. Serve immediately with an additional dollop of Tzatziki-style sauce on top.
⏱️ 3 min
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Spiced Ground Meat Wraps with Tzatziki-Style Sauce
Ingredients
For the Spiced Ground Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning, or a blend of paprika, cumin, coriander, and a pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic, heads, cut horizontally in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tzatziki-Style Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 large flatbreads, such as lavash or large tortillas
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red pepper sauce, chunky, such as harissa or mild salsa, as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for toasting wraps
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the ground beef between two large sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten the meat very thinly and evenly into a large rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the shawarma seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle the spice blend generously and evenly over the flattened meat.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully roll up the seasoned meat tightly from one of the longer sides, using the bottom parchment paper to help, forming a compact log. Repeat with the remaining meat if making two logs, or cut the single log in half. Ensure the parchment paper remains wrapped around the logs.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a glass baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes and cut garlic heads with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Nestle the parchment-wrapped meat logs among the vegetables.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through, the tomatoes are slightly burst, and the garlic is soft and caramelized.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the meat and vegetables are roasting, prepare the Tzatziki-Style Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped parsley, and chopped dill. Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft cloves from their skins and mash them into the yogurt mixture. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, then stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Once the meat is cooked, carefully unwrap the parchment paper. Slice the cooked meat logs into thin strips. The meat should have a slightly crispy, jerky-like texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
To assemble the wraps, lay a flatbread on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of Tzatziki-style sauce down the center. Arrange a portion of the thinly sliced cucumber on top of the sauce, followed by the sliced spiced meat, and then the thinly sliced red onion. Add a spoonful of the chunky red pepper sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min - 10
Tightly roll the flatbread into a cylindrical wrap, tucking in the sides as you go to secure the filling.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled wraps seam-side down in the hot pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 10 min - 12
Cut each toasted wrap in half diagonally and stack them for serving. Serve immediately with an additional dollop of Tzatziki-style sauce on top.
⏱️ 3 min