Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 pounds beef flap steak or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain into bite-size pieces (about 3 inches long)
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced
4 pita bread loaves, halved (to make 8 pita pockets)
1 serving of a 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad (made with tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley) or equivalent sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley
Homemade tahini sauce
Pickled cucumbers
Instructions
1-Getting started with beef shawarma at home: First, prepare all your ingredients by slicing the beef thinly and mixing the spices for the marinade. This sets the stage for a flavorful beef shawarma that tastes like it’s from a professional kitchen.
2-Next: combine the olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade. Then, toss the beef slices in this mixture, making sure every piece is well coated. Let it sit for at least 1 hour in the fridge to soak up all those shawarma spices.
3-Once marinated: heat your skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches to avoid crowding the pan, flipping it every few minutes until it’s browned and cooked through. While the beef cooks, warm your pita bread and prepare your salad and sauce.
4-Gathering and Marinating the Beef: Before you cook, take a moment to slice the beef against the grain for the best texture in your beef shawarma. Combine it with the marinade ingredients like olive oil and garlic to enhance the flavor. Marinating not only tenderizes the meat but also infuses it with the rich taste of shawarma seasoning.
5-Heat the pan and cook your marinated beef for about 8 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking. This step ensures your beef wrap is juicy and full of that signature grilled beef shawarma char. For more marinade ideas, check out creative recipe pairings on the site.
6-Finally, assemble everything into warm pita pockets with your fresh salad and tahini sauce. Serving it right away lets you enjoy the full impact of your easy beef shawarma recipe efforts.
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๐ฅฉ Use beef flap steak for juicier, more tender meat with good marbling.
๐ช Slice beef thinly against the grain for the best texture and to avoid chewiness.
๐ณ Cook beef in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating time: 20-30 minutes (room temperature) or up to 2 hours (refrigerated)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
