
By Franco Namani
Beef Shawarma Twist on Tacos
6 steps
Prep:1hCook:10min
A thinly sliced marbled sirloin steak marinated with shawarma aromatic spices, then roasts it on a grill-pan before it is piled onto tortillas with homemade spicy salsa. It’s an easy and delicious crowd-pleasing dinner.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:06:17 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories375 kcal (19%)
Total Fat19.4 g (28%)
Carbs27.2 g (10%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein23.7 g (47%)
Sodium849.6 mg (42%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
For Marinade:

1kgBeef sirloin steak
fatty steak is better

2 Tbspolive oil

1 TbspRed wine vinegar

1 Tbsplemon juice

2 Tbspneutral oil
plus for the pan, or any high smoke point oil preferred

2 TbspBeef seasoning
store-bought Shawarma spiced or you may use the homemade blend below
Home-made Shawarma Spice Mix Ingredients:

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonAllspice

½ teaspoonground clove

½ teaspoonground ginger

¼ teaspoonground cinnamon

¼ teaspoonground cardamom

¼ teaspoonground coriander

½ teaspoonground fenugreek

½ teaspoonground nutmeg
Serving Ingredients:

10corn tortillas
soft

1 bunchparsley
chopped for topping

1white onion
small, very finely diced for topping
Salsa Dressing Ingredients:
Instructions
To make the Salsa Dressing:
Step 1
To make the Salsa Dressing, add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend for about a minute until well minced and combined, set aside.
Step 2
On a cutting board, cut the steak (against the grain) into thin strips, (trim the fat from edges and reserve to melt it with the meat during cooking), and place the steak strips into a bowl, top with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp of vinegar and toss well, apply 1 1/2 tsp shawarma seasoning liberally and toss well until the beef strips are richly seasoned (Keep the balance to be applied more during cooking), reserve the steak covered in a refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 3
In a grill-pan or heavy-bottomed pan, drizzle in a little neutral oil to coat the bottom of the pan, put the reserved fat pieces while the pan is still not hot, and cook it on low medium heat to melt all the fat, remove the crispy pieces using a slotted spoon, bring the heat up, add the beef strips (in batches) and spread them out with a wooden spatula
Step 4
Allow the beef to cook well and don't stir for 1 to 2 minutes, toss them with melted fat when you achieve a nice crust on one side and remove it to a plate where they can be kept warm. Repeat this with the remaining batches.
Step 5
On a direct flame stove - grill the tortillas for a few seconds until you get charcoal spots on them, or you can use a hot non-stick frying pan, do the same for a few seconds.
Step 6
Divide the tortillas among serving plates, fill each one with the beef shawarma, add parsley, onion, drizzle with salsa dressing on top and serve immediately.
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