Tender beef shawarma
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Ingredients
6 servings
1.5 lbsflank steak
or skirt steak
1onion
small
3garlic cloves
crushed
1juice of lemon
3 tablespoonsolive oil
For the Spice Blend:
1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspoonpaprika
½ teaspooncinnamon
ground
½ teaspoonallspice
ground
½ teaspoonclove
ground
½ teaspooncardamom
ground
1 teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspooncayenne pepper
To Serve for the Sandwiches:
Tahini Sauce
tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt
Pita breads
for wraps
tomatoes
sliced
cucumbers
sliced
parsley
pickles
Instructions
Step 1
Start by mixing together all the spices, along with the lemon juice and crushed garlic cloves.
Step 2
Cut the flank steak to thin strips, ensuring you cut against the grain.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onions.
Step 4
Place the flank steak in a bowl and pour the marinade on top, along with the onions. Cover tightly and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 5
Remove the shawarma from the fridge 1 hour before cooking.
Step 6
Prepare the tahini sauce (see notes) and the sliced vegetables for serving with sandwiches.
Step 7
Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Working in batches, and using tongs, add a few pieces of the shawarma on the hot pan, spreading them as much as you can. You can add the onions too.
Step 8
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until a sear and caramelization is achieved on each side. Remove from the pan and rest for a few minutes
Step 9
Serve the beef shawarma in sandwiches, drizzled with the tahini sauce and along with your vegetables
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