Cold Roast Beef and Horseradish Wraps with Arugula

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Thinly sliced roast beef wrapped with peppery arugula and a creamy horseradish sauce, making a satisfying and easy-to-pack picnic wrap. This sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced sliced roast beef
• 4 pieces large flour tortillas
• 2 cups arugula
• 4 tbsp, softened cream cheese
• 2 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

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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.