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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
20-Min Spiced Beef Shawarma Wraps & Fries
casualsatisfyingegyptianbeeftendercrispyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Toss beef with cumin mix, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another skillet over high heat until it shimmers.

  3. Step 3

    Cook beef in batches without stirring for 2 minutes per side until edges brown; set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk tahini with lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, salt, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and pourable.

  5. Step 5

    Toss red onion with 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt; let sit 2 minutes to soften and pickle slightly.

  6. 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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