The Ultimate Beef Shawarma Recipe

The best, use meat of choice, NY Strip, Flank or Roast. your family will love this recipe!

Beef Shawarma Marinate Recipe:

Mix in bowl 2 Tbsp. seasoning with ½ cup olive oil add 2 Lbs.

flank steak, roast or choice of beef and large sliced onion (optional)

Grill, pan fry or cook in oven to perfection. Cut beef into Strips.

Beef Shawarma Rub Recipe:

 

Coat Beef with oil, Rub generous

amount of seasoning on beef

Grill, pan fry or cook in oven to perfection.

Cut beef into strips.

Pairing Suggestions: pita, rice, hummus or your favorite side dish.

Great on salads! or rolled into a pita with lettuce, tomatoes

and your favorite Sauce.

Tahini Garlic Sauce:

1/2 cup tahini

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup water or more to get consistency desired

2 cloves grated or finely chopped garlic

1/2 cup fresh finely chopped parsley (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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Interesting Facts:

The Shawarma, as we know it today, was first prepared somewhere around 1870 in the city of Bursa in Turkey. A chef named Iskender Efendi is credited with making the first Shawarma. Back in the day, he simply called his creation ‘kebab’.

Shawarma has earned the reputation of food that can be eaten on the go, thanks to its resemblance to modern-day wraps. However, an authentic Shawarma is served with a wide spread of sides and accompaniments, typically comprising salads like tabbouleh and fattoush, Pita bread, chopped tomatoes and cucumbers, and toppings such as tahini, hummus, pickled turnips, and amba.

The Chicken Shawarma is considered one of the healthiest food options across all cuisines. A standard Chicken Shawarma constitutes 83 percent protein and contains a total of 475 calories, making it an ideal food choice for fitness enthusiasts and those watching their weight.