Greek Beef Wraps with Dill Feta Sauce
Juicy seasoned beef wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and a creamy dill feta sauce — perfect for lunch or dinner!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Greek Beef:
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500g (1 lb) ground beef
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Dill Feta Sauce:
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small garlic clove (minced or grated)
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Salt & pepper (to taste)
For Assembling:
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4 large pita breads or flatbreads
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 tomato (sliced)
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½ red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cucumber (sliced or diced)
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Optional: olives, pickled onions, or extra feta
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
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Finish with lemon juice and remove from heat.
2️⃣ Make the Dill Feta Sauce
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In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt and crumbled feta.
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Add dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to use.
3️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
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Warm the pita breads slightly.
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Spread a generous layer of dill feta sauce.
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Add cooked beef.
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Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, and any extras.
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Fold and wrap tightly. Serve immediately.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use steak strips instead of ground beef?
Yes! Thinly sliced grilled steak works beautifully in this recipe.
Q2: How can I make it healthier?
Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey. Whole wheat pita is also a good option.
Q3: Can I prepare the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, the dill feta sauce can be made 2–3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
Q4: What sides go well with these wraps?
Greek salad, roasted potatoes, fries, or lemon rice.
Q5: Can I make this low-carb?
Serve the beef and toppings in lettuce wraps or as a bowl instead of using pita.
