🌯 Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef (Mediterranean Style)
🛒 Ingredients
For the beef filling:
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500g ground beef
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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¼ cup water
For the wraps:
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4–6 tortilla wraps
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1 cup lettuce (shredded)
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1 tomato (diced)
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½ cucumber (sliced)
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½ cup yogurt or garlic sauce
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Optional: feta cheese or shredded mozzarella
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft.
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Stir in garlic, then add ground beef.
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Cook until browned and fully cooked.
2. Add Flavor
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Add paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Mix in tomato paste and water.
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Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and juicy.
3. Assemble the Wraps
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Warm the tortillas slightly.
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Add a layer of lettuce, beef mixture, tomatoes, and cucumber.
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Drizzle yogurt or garlic sauce on top.
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Sprinkle cheese if using.
4. Wrap & Serve
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Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
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Serve immediately or toast lightly for extra crispiness.
🔥 Pro Tips
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Add chili flakes or hot sauce if you like it spicy 🌶️
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Swap beef with chicken or lamb for variation
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Toast the wrap in a pan for a crispy outside
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this low-carb?
A: Yes! Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Absolutely—store the beef separately and assemble fresh for best texture.
Q: What sauce works best?
A: Garlic yogurt sauce or tzatziki gives it a true Mediterranean flavor.
