Alexandria Beef Shawarma
Tender marinated beef seared in a skillet with warm spices, served in pita with tahini, tomato, and pickles. Fast, fragrant, and utterly craveable.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss beef with 2 tbsp lemon juice, cumin, paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and black pepper. Let sit 5 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Working in batches, sear beef 90 seconds per side until edges brown.
Step 3
Whisk tahini with 2 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until pourable. Drizzle into a small bowl.
Step 4
Warm pita in the same skillet or over a flame 30 seconds per side until puffed.
Step 5
Spread tahini sauce inside each pita. Layer warm beef, tomato, and pickled cucumber. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- small bowl
- whisk
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