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Lebanese Shawarma Recipe

Lebanese Shawarma Recipe is a popular street food especially in the Middle East. This authentic Lebanese beef shawarma recipe is an easy and healthy dish made with thinly sliced flank steak, marinated in a blend of traditional Middle Eastern spices, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pair it with fresh vegetables and a homemade tahini sauce for a truly authentic and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

Lebanese Beef Shawarma

  • 2 pounds flank steak cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • Juice one lemon plus zest
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Beef Shawarma Spices*

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Tahini Sauce

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Make the shawarma marinade. In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and shawarma seasoning until well combined.
  • Add steak strips to the bowl with sliced onions and colored bell peppers (optional). Toss to fully coat the beef with the marinade. Let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
  • When ready to cook, transfer to a bottom-heavy saucepan or skillet and cook until beef is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Make the tahini sauce. In a measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk the tahini and lemon juice together. Add the garlic and mix well. Then slowly add the water until you reach your preferred consistency. The consistency should be thick and creamy (like caramel).
  • Assemble the beef shawarma with pita, tahini sauce and vegetables of choice.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Make Ahead Tips: You can make the marinade up to a week in advance, and you can marinate the beef in the sauce up to 24 hours in advance.
*Shawarma Seasoning: You can find the shawarma spices at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients or in the spice aisle. Or you can follow the ingredients above to make your own.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
Keyword high protein, lebanese, shawarma
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