Crispy Beef Stuffed Flatbread Wraps
Serves
2–3 people (4 wraps)
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Beef Filling
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450 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ tsp salt
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional but adds richness)
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2 tbsp water or beef broth
Flatbread & Cheese
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4 large flour tortillas or soft flatbreads
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1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella
(or a mix—melty is key)
Fresh Filling (Inside the Wrap)
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Thinly sliced red onion
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Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Creamy Sauce (Garlic Yogurt Style)
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½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef Filling
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up well.
Stir in:
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Paprika
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Cumin
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Chili powder
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Salt & pepper
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Tomato paste
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Water or broth
Simmer 3–4 minutes until juicy but not wet.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Make the Creamy Sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Chill while assembling (this makes it 🔥).
3. Assemble the Wraps
Lay flatbread on a clean surface.
On one half only, layer:
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Shredded cheese
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Spiced beef
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More cheese (this helps seal)
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Fold over into a half-moon
Press gently.
4. Pan-Crisp the Wraps
Heat a dry pan or lightly buttered skillet over medium heat.
Cook wraps 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until:
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Golden brown
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Crispy outside
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Cheese fully melted
Remove and rest 1 minute.
5. Finish & Serve
Open slightly or cut in half.
Fill with:
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Lettuce
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Tomato
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Red onion
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Drizzle of creamy sauce
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Sprinkle of parsley/cilantro
Optional: crumble a little feta on top like in the photo 👌
Pro Tips (This Is the Secret Sauce)
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Don’t overfill or they won’t crisp properly
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Medium heat = crispy without burning
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Let beef cool slightly before assembling (prevents soggy wraps)
Variations You’ll Love
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🌶️ Add jalapeños or chili sauce
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🧀 Swap in pepper jack or feta
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🐔 Use spiced chicken instead of beef
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🌯 Turn it into a burrito with rice inside
