beef shawarma
One of my FAVORITE Middle-Eastern dishes!
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Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef, prime rib is best
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 - cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon alspice
- 1 - juice from 1 lemon
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 5/8 tablespoons yogurt
- PITA FILLING:
- 8 - loaves of pita bread
- 1 - thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 - thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac (found in greek and mid eastern markets)
- 1 - thinly sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- - pickle slices (optional)
- - shredded lettuce
How To Make beef shawarma
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Step 1MARINADE BEEF. Combine all ingredients except for beef to make marinade. If it seems dry, add a little olive oil (a tablespoon at a time.) Pour marinade over beef, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hrs.
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Step 2In a stockpot or large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat for 45 minutes or until done. Be sure not to overcook! If beef becomes a little dry, add a few tablespoons of water throughout cooking duration.
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Step 3While beef is cooking, PREPARE THE SAUCE. Combine all ingredients and set aside.
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Step 4PREPARE THE FILLINGS: Take the onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and sprinkle with sumac. Add other filling ingredients in a large bowl and combine well.
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Step 5When the beef is done, you can shred it, slice it, or leave into large pieces. As long as it is thinly cut, there is not much difference.
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Step 6PREPARE THE PITA: Place enough beef on pita that it covers 1/4 of the loaf. Add veggies and pour on sauce. Roll like a soft taco or burrito and you have SHAWARMA! Serve with hummus or "garlic sauce." I like to put shredded lettuce in the pocket too...
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