Beef Chicken Or Lamb Shawarma Recipes

LAMB SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Place the yogurt, water, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, clove, mace, and cayenne pepper until evenly blended. Mix in the lamb strips to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the lamb strips in a single layer in batches until the fat melts and the meat has browned and is no longer pink on the inside, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix the spices along with the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in a blender for a couple of minutes. Don't mix in the olive oil yet.
• Cut the beef into chunks of 4 inches long by no more than 2/3 inch in thickness.
• In a bowl, rub the meat with the marinade, sprinkle a bit of olive oil then rub again, cover and let marinate overnight in the fridge.
• Lay the marinated shawarma chunks on a panini or George Foreman grill and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium-high heat.
• Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot.
• Lay the marinated beef chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours.
• Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. This roasting method will make the meat very tender and juicy and will almost fall apart.
• In a blender, mix the Tahini paste with garlic, lemon juice and salt until you turn it into a thick sauce.
• Place about 4-6 ounces (to taste) of shredded shawarma in a pita bread along the diameter, sprinkle some Tahini sauce, add freshly grilled tomatoes, french fries, a garnish of Italian parsley. Roll and enjoy.

EASY BEEF OR LAMB SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Slice meat into strips. Add vinegar and olive oil.
• Mix the black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, za'atar, crushed red pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, dried mint, and salt.
• Sprinkle the spices over the meat, working in to coat the meat thoroughly.
• Marinate for a minimum of two hours.
• Heat a castiron skillet for a few minutes. Remove the meat from the marinade and cook in batches. Don't overcrowd the pan. Repeat with the remaining meat.

BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE

Steps:

• In the bottom of large mixing bowl, add the shawarma spices. Add the olive oil, vinegar, and zest and juice of one lemon. Using a spoon, mix to combine.
• Using a chef's knife, cut the flap steak against the grain into thin bite-size slices (no more than ¼-inch in thickness).
• Add the sliced meat to the bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Add the garlic and onions. Using a pair of tongs, toss very well to make sure the meat is well-coated with the marinade. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for a few minutes (or, if you have the time, cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours).
• Heat a large cast iron grill pan or skillet over high heat. Using a pair of tongs, add the meat pieces, spreading them as much as you are able. Cook over high heat for anywhere between 8 and 15 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked. (If you like less liquid in your pan and extra char on the meat, you'll likely cook it for about 15 minutes. And if your pan is not large enough, cook the meat in batches).
• While the meat is cooking, prepare the pita pockets and fixings. Make my 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. Make the tahini sauce. And prepare your pickled cucumbers, if using.
• Assemble the shawarma sandwiches. Open up your pita pockets and load them up with the beef shawarma, salad, and finish with a generous drizzle of tahini sauce. Serve immediately!

CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• Mix all the spices in a large bowl.
• Add the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Add the chicken and cover completely with the spice mixture.
• Place the spiced chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish.
• Pour any remaining spice mix over the chicken breasts.
• Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove and slice the breasts into thin slices.
• Mix the chicken slices with the liquid from the baking dish and serve.

LEBANESE SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Ask your butcher to slice your meat into strips approximately 1/2 cm thin or alternatively slice the meat yourself using a very sharp knife
• In a bowl, add the meat along with the salt, spices, oil and vinegar and marinade for at least a few hours, preferably overnight
• Take out your shawarma at least one hour before cooking and bring to room temperature. Then heat your oven to 180C (350F)
• Chop the tomatoes and onion and add to the marinade. Mix well
• Lay out the shawarma in a wide pan (preferably non stick) and cook for around 20-25 minutes, turning the shawarma with a fork half way through
• Prepare the fresh flatbread by separating it in half
• Slice the pickles, tomatoes and thinly slice the onions. Chop the parsley and set aside
• Mix the tahini, lemon juice, salt and water. Taste and adjust if necessary.
• In the middle of the wrap, add the shawarma, pickles, tomatoes, onions. Drizzle on some tahini sauce and sprinkle some parsley and sumac.
• Add a final sprinkle of salt, wrap up tightly and hot-press in a heated panini griddle for 1-2 minutes

BEEF, CHICKEN, OR LAMB SHAWARMA

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in dish and marinate from one hour to two days. 2. Cook meat under broiler or on hot charcoal grill. 3. Meat can be served shishkabob style or wrapped in pita bread.

LEBANESE CHICKEN SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Mix together the yogurt, lemon juice and all of the ground spices and garlic together in a large mixing bowl
• Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them in the marinade
• Marinate the chicken for minimum of 30 minutes or up to 24 hours
• Roll each piece of chicken up tightly and skewer it with 2 skewers (see video)
• Layer onion pieces between chicken either on the 2 skewers or with a 3rd skewer, whichever is easiest
• Grill on medium to high heat for 30 minutes, turning periodically, until the chicken is cooked through
• Cut the chicken into thin slices and serve on warm pita bread with shawarma sauce and desired toppings.

BEEF AND LAMB SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Using your chef's knife, finely mince the grated onion. Press the grated onion against a sieve or in a cheesecloth to remove moisture. Combine garlic, salt, spices, onion, and meats. Chop it all together with your chef's knife on a large board - you're looking for a fine paste - then knead with your hands until it's good and sticky. If you'd rather not enjoy that unique experience, process the lot in your food processor for about a minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Find something heavy and oven-proof (like a cast-iron pan) you can use to weigh down your second loaf pan. Boil a tea kettle of water. Place the meat mixture into one loaf pan, making sure to press into the sides of the pan. Put the loaf pan inside a roasting pan and pour boiling water into the roasting pan about up the the level of the meat in the loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the mixture reaches 165 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and nest the second, reserved loaf pan on the surface of the meat. Add your heavy object and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. Slice and serve on the flatbread of your choice with hot sauce, sliced onion, tahini, yogurt, lettuce, tomato, or whatever suits your taste.

SHAWARMA

Steps:

• Cut the meat into long, thin strips. Prepare the marinade by mixing garlic, oil, vinegar, shawarma seasoning blend, coriander, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt. Rub the marinade into the meat, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least for several hours.
• In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Mix all the ingredients until the mixture becomes homogenous. If the sauce is too thick, add some more lemon juice.
• Cook the meat in a pan over strong flame until the marinade evaporates. Then, pour in 1 cup of water and continue cooking until the meat is soft. Add tomato and pepper slices and stir until they fall apart. Set aside.
• Spread the sauce over the pita bread. Top with sliced onion, pickles, sumac and parsley, and finish with shawarma. Roll and serve.