Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula

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Thinly sliced roast beef wrapped with peppery arugula and a creamy horseradish sauce, making a satisfying and easy-to-pack picnic wrap. This general-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 10 minutes pairs thinly sliced sliced roast beef, large flour tortillas, arugula for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened cream cheese, 2 tsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Step 2: Lay 4 large flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 tbsp of the horseradish cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving about 1 inch border.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 3 oz thinly sliced roast beef evenly over the cream cheese layer on each tortilla.
  4. Step 4: Top the roast beef with 1/2 cup fresh arugula per tortilla, distributing evenly.
  5. Step 5: Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the edges as you go to create a secure wrap. Slice each wrap diagonally in half and wrap tightly in parchment paper or foil for easy transport to your picnic.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula take to make?

Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large flour tortillas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula?

General sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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