🌯 Mediterranean Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef
🧺 Ingredients
Beef Filling
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500 g (1 lb) ground beef (lean)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, Mediterranean warmth)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh Mediterranean Add-Ins
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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½ cup diced cucumber
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¼ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
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½ cup shredded lettuce
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¼ cup sliced olives (optional)
Sauce (Quick Yogurt Garlic Sauce)
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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Salt, to taste
Wraps
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6–8 whole-wheat tortillas or flatbreads
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Season with cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Cook until fragrant and slightly crispy.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
Warm tortillas slightly.
Spread yogurt sauce on each wrap.
Add beef filling, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, herbs, and olives.
Roll tightly.
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Add crumbled feta or tzatziki for extra flavor
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Swap beef with ground lamb or turkey
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Serve with roasted vegetables or a Greek salad
