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Classic Beef Shawarma
Traditional dish · Middle Eastern
Thinly sliced marinated beef, slow-cooked and served in warm pita bread with a variety of fresh toppings and sauces. This is the authentic, traditional way to enjoy shawarma.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck roast2 lbs
- Yogurt1 cup
- Lemon juice1/4 cup
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Garlic cloves, minced6
- Shawarma spice blend (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves)3 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black pepper1 tsp
- Pita bread8
- Tahini1/2 cup
- Garlic sauce (toum)1/2 cup
- Tomatoes, diced1 cup
- Red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup
- Pickled turnips1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Slice the beef chuck roast thinly against the grain. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, shawarma spice blend, salt, and pepper. Add the beef slices and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). If you have a vertical rotisserie, prepare it according to manufacturer instructions. Otherwise, layer the marinated beef tightly onto skewers or a baking sheet, forming a compact block. Cook in the oven for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through. For rotisserie, cook until browned and cooked through, turning as needed.
- 3
Once cooked, let the beef rest for 10-15 minutes. Thinly slice the beef off the block or skewers.
- 4
Warm the pita bread on a skillet or in the oven.
- 5
To assemble, spread tahini sauce and/or garlic sauce on the warm pita. Fill generously with the sliced beef. Top with diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, pickled turnips, and chopped parsley.
- 6
Fold or roll the pita to serve. Serve immediately.
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