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Two beef burritos on a plate with vegetables.

Homemade Beef Shawarma

Savor the exquisite taste of the Middle East with this juicy, flavorful, and easy-to-make Beef Shawarma recipe, all within the comforts of your kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cost $20
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 5
Calories 874 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or Stovetop Grill Pan
  • Aluminium Foil
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Beef preferably a tender cut, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Paprika
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 Lemons Juices
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 5 Pita Bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, ground paprika, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the marinade.
    1/2 cup Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Ground Coriander, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Ground Paprika, 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon, 2 Lemons, Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for the flavors to seep in.
    1 kg Beef
  • Heat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  • Rest the grilled beef, covered in aluminium foil, for about 5 minutes. Then slice into thin strips.
  • Serve the sliced beef in warm pita bread, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
    Fresh Parsley, 5 Pita Bread

Notes

You can add other accompaniments like fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers), pickles, and sauces (like tahini or garlic yogurt sauce) while serving the shawarma.

Nutrition

Calories: 874kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 40gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 707mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B2: 0.4mgVitamin B3: 10mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 4µgVitamin C: 24mgVitamin D: 0.2µgVitamin E: 4mgVitamin K: 17µgCalcium: 109mgCopper: 0.3mgFolate: 33µgIron: 6mgManganese: 0.4mgMagnesium: 57mgPhosphorus: 386mgZinc: 9mg
Keyword Beef, Grilled, High-Protein, Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Street Food
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Go Back
–+ servings
Two beef burritos on a plate with vegetables.

Homemade Beef Shawarma

Savor the exquisite taste of the Middle East with this juicy, flavorful, and easy-to-make Beef Shawarma recipe, all within the comforts of your kitchen.
4 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cost $20
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 5
Calories 874 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or Stovetop Grill Pan
  • Aluminium Foil
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Beef preferably a tender cut, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Paprika
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 Lemons Juices
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 5 Pita Bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, ground paprika, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the marinade.
    1/2 cup Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp Ground Coriander, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Ground Paprika, 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon, 2 Lemons, Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for the flavors to seep in.
    1 kg Beef
  • Heat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  • Rest the grilled beef, covered in aluminium foil, for about 5 minutes. Then slice into thin strips.
  • Serve the sliced beef in warm pita bread, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
    Fresh Parsley, 5 Pita Bread

Notes

You can add other accompaniments like fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers), pickles, and sauces (like tahini or garlic yogurt sauce) while serving the shawarma.

Nutrition

Calories: 874kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 40gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 707mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B2: 0.4mgVitamin B3: 10mgVitamin B5: 1mgVitamin B6: 1mgVitamin B12: 4µgVitamin C: 24mgVitamin D: 0.2µgVitamin E: 4mgVitamin K: 17µgCalcium: 109mgCopper: 0.3mgFolate: 33µgIron: 6mgManganese: 0.4mgMagnesium: 57mgPhosphorus: 386mgZinc: 9mg
Keyword Beef, Grilled, High-Protein, Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Street Food
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!