Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Tender slow-roasted beef shawarma wrapped in warm flatbreads, complemented by a cooling garlic-yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables. This Middle Eastern-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 260 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 240 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Rub 2 lbs beef chuck roast with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 2 tsp paprika, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place in roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: Cover tightly with foil and roast for 4 hours until fork-tender. Let rest for 15 minutes, then thinly slice the beef against the grain.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side until soft and pliable.
  5. Step 5: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp garlic yogurt sauce on each pita, top with sliced beef (about 1/2 cup), 1/4 cup sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Roll tightly and serve.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 260 minutes (20 min prep + 240 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 Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

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 beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

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 Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce 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 Slow-Roasted Shawarma Beef Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce?

Middle Eastern 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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