Beef Shawarma
Master this authentic beef shawarma recipe with bold spices, tender meat, and easy instructions for the perfect wrap!
Equipment
- Cast-iron skillet or grill pan
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 lb beef (sirloin or flank) thinly sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- salt and black pepper to taste
Shawarma Wrap
- 4 pieces flatbread or pita
- fresh vegetables tomatoes, cucumbers, onions
- pickles optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and all the spices. Mix well.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and cook the marinated beef until browned and tender, flipping occasionally.
- Warm the flatbreads and spread with garlic sauce or tahini. Add the cooked beef and fresh vegetables.
- Roll the wrap tightly, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, marinate the beef overnight. Serve with garlic sauce, tahini, or spicy red sauce for extra flavor.