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Crispy Beef Shawarma

2 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • beef ribeye (thinly sliced)Meat900 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 piece
  • red chili powderSpices0.5 pieces
  • smoked paprikaSpices1 piece
  • garlic powderSpices1 piece
  • cumin powderSpices1 piece
  • onion powderSpices1 piece
  • coriander powderSpices0.5 pieces
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • yellow onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (freshly minced)Produce1 piece
  • pomegranate molassesPantry15 ml
  • oil (for marinating, plus more for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • oil (for the glaze)Pantry120 ml
  • red pepper paste (or tomato paste)Pantry15 ml
  • sumac (for the glaze)Spices1 piece
  • salt (pinch, for the glaze)Spices1 piece
  • pomegranate molasses (for the glaze)Pantry30 ml
  • red onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • lemon juice (squeeze, for the sumac onions)Produce15 ml
  • sumac (for the sumac onions)Spices1 piece
  • parsley (freshly chopped)Produce1 piece
  • salt (to taste, for the sumac onions)Spices1 piece
  • oil (for the sumac onions)Pantry15 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry120 ml
  • sour creamDairy45 ml
  • garlic powder (for the garlic sauce)Spices1 piece
  • salt (to taste, for the garlic sauce)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (ground, for the garlic sauce)Spices0.5 pieces
  • lemon juice (for the garlic sauce)Produce15 ml
  • water (splash, to thin the sauce)Beverages15 ml
  • pita bread (thin)Bakery6 pieces
  • tomato (seeded and diced)Produce150 g
  • french fries (cooked)Fresh300 g

per serving

Nutrition

793kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the beef

    • In a bowl, combine the beef with the sliced onion, salt, black pepper, red chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, coriander and onion powder.
    • Add the lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, minced garlic and oil.
    • Mix well until evenly coated, then cover and marinate.
    Step 1
  2. Make the shawarma glaze

    • Mix the oil, red pepper paste, sumac, salt and pomegranate molasses in a small bowl.
    • Set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the sumac onions

    • Toss together the sliced red onion, lemon juice, sumac, parsley, salt and oil.
    • Set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the garlic sauce

    • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and a splash of water.
    • Mix until smooth.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the beef

    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the marinated beef in batches until browned, slightly charred and cooked through.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the shawarma

    • Spread garlic sauce on the pita, then add the beef, sumac onions, fries and diced tomatoes.
    • Roll tightly and toast on each side.
    • Brush with the shawarma glaze and cook until golden and crispy.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Serve warm with extra garlic sauce and fries.
    Step 7