Beef Shawarma

Description

Beef Shawarma - Authentic recipe from Egypt. Ready in 40 min. Try it now!

1. 1

   Cut 400 g beef into thin strips. Marinade: juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cardamom and oil. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Beef shawarma is a Middle Eastern classic — thinly sliced, spiced beef, traditionally cooked on a rotating spit, served in flatbread with salad and sauce. Aromatic and full of flavour.

2. 2

   Let the shawarma spices (cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, garlic) infuse in the marinade. Sear the meat over high heat.

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: The shawarma spice blend (warm and complex) is the heart of the dish. Sear the thinly sliced meat quickly over high heat (keeps it juicy). The lemon tenderises and seasons. A long marinade intensifies the flavour.

3. 3

   Sear the marinated beef in a hot pan over high heat until cooked through and browned on the outside. Fill 4 flatbreads with salad, tomatoes, tahini or garlic sauce (toum).

   ⏱️ approx. 12 min

   💡 Tip: Beef shawarma is rolled in flatbread/pitta with salad, tomatoes, pickled vegetables, tahini or garlic sauce — a popular Middle Eastern street food. Serve with fries or as a plate with rice.