20-Min Spiced Beef Shawarma Wraps & Fries
Tender marinated beef seared with warm spices, nestled in soft pita with tahini sauce, pickled onions, and crispy fries on the side. Egyptian street food in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Start fries in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
Toss beef with cumin mix, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
Step 3
Cook beef in batches without stirring for 2 minutes per side until edges brown; set aside.
Step 4
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, salt, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and pourable.
Step 5
Toss red onion with 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt; let sit 2 minutes to soften and pickle slightly.
Step 6
Spread tahini sauce on pita, layer with beef, pickled onion, tomato, and parsley; serve with fries.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 10-inch skillet
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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