Beef Shawarma

Name: Beef Shawarma
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper, ground

Thinly sliced flank steak marinated in citrus and warm spices, then seared hot for crisp edges and juicy meat.

30 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

Middle EasternDinnerStovetopMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 0.5 tsp ground black pepper.
2

Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced flank steak to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3

Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot.
4

Add the marinated flank steak in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5

Remove skillet from heat and rest meat for 3 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Beef Shawarma keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Beef Shawarma?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew) side
Salata Arabieh (Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad) salad
Tarator sauce
Jallab drink

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