Shawarma Beef
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Grills and Kebabs

Shawarma Beef

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 700g beef sirloin, very thinly sliced against the grain
  • • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the vinegar, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; coat the beef and marinate overnight in the fridge.

2
Phase 2

Thread the slices compactly onto two parallel skewers to form a thick log of meat.

3
Phase 3

Cook over hot coals, turning frequently, until the outside is well charred.

4
Phase 4

Shave thin slices off the charred surface, return the skewers to the fire, and repeat until all the meat is carved.

5
Phase 5

Serve the shaved beef in pita with tahini sauce, pickled turnips, and parsley.