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A plate full of authentic beef shawarma slices, along with fries and salad
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Beef Shawarma Recipe

Learn how to make this authentic beef shawarma using this easy recipe that can be used to make a wrap or serve it as a bowl with rice
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Beef shawarma recipe, Beef shawarma wrap
Servings: 8
Calories: 696kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef (sirloin or skirt steak) cut into long strips
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 cup yogurt

Shawarma spice mix

  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp clove powder
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh or 1 tsp dried

For serving

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • Pickles as needed
  • 16 oz Fries
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain. Peel and thinly slice the onion.

Marinate Beef

  • Marinate the beef with the onion, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and all of the spices. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

Make Sauce

  • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and minced garlic. Mix well and set aside.

Fry Fries

  • Fry or air fry the French fries according to your preference.

Cook Beef Shawarma

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan for a few minutes. Add the marinated beef and cook over high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until the moisture evaporates and the beef turns brown. Cook in small batches to avoid steaming the beef.

Assemble Beef Shawarma Wrap

  • To assemble, place a layer of beef, French fries, and pickles on a tortilla. Drizzle generously with the white sauce, then wrap it up tightly.
  • Toast the wrap over medium heat until it is brown and crispy on all sides.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

You can also serve beef shawarma over a rice bowl instead of a wrap. 

Nutrition

Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg