⭐ Mediterranean Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef
Light, fresh, herby, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
🥙 Ingredients (4–5 wraps)
For the Ground Beef Filling
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Ground beef – 400–500 g
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Olive oil – 1 tbsp
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Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
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Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
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Tomato – 1 medium, finely diced (or ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes)
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Paprika – 1 tsp
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Cumin – 1 tsp
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Oregano – 1 tsp
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Black pepper – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Chili flakes – optional
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Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
For the Mediterranean Salad Filling
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Lettuce – shredded (1–2 cups)
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Cucumber – 1 small, diced
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Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
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Red onion – a few thin slices
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Olives – 2–3 tbsp sliced (optional)
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Fresh mint or parsley – chopped
Creamy Mediterranean Sauce (Yogurt-Tahini)
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Greek yogurt – ½ cup
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Tahini – 1 tbsp (optional but delicious)
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Lemon juice – 1–2 tbsp
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Garlic – 1 small clove, grated
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Olive oil – 1 tsp
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Salt & pepper – to taste
OR replace with hummus or tzatziki.
Other
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Tortilla wraps – 4–5 (whole-wheat or regular)
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Feta cheese – ¼ cup crumbled (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Ground Beef
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Heat olive oil in a pan.
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Add onions and sauté until soft.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Add paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
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Add diced tomato and cook until moisture reduces (3–4 minutes).
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Stir in fresh parsley.
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Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Mediterranean Sauce
Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble the Wrap
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Warm the tortillas slightly.
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Spread yogurt-tahini sauce or hummus.
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Add the beef filling.
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Add the fresh salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives).
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Sprinkle with feta (optional).
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Roll tightly into a wrap.
4. Optional: Grill the Wrap
Place the wrap on a dry pan for 1–2 minutes on each side for a crispy Mediterranean-style finish.
🍽️ Serve With
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Garlic yogurt dip
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Roasted potatoes
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Tabbouleh or couscous
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Lemon wedges
