The Best Beef Shawarma Recipe

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Ingredients
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 and 1/2 pounds (680g) rib-eye steak, flank, or flap
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or plain vinegar
juice of half a lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, grated
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
The Spices:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika (not smoked)
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon sumac, 1/4 teaspoon allspice
The Pickled Onions:
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
Tahini Sauce:
1/2 cup tahini
1 garlic clove, grated
1/4c-1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons yogurt
warm water
salt, to taste
garnish: parsley and sumac
Shawarma Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove grated
Instructions
Marinate the Beef:
Cut the beef against the grain into thin slices. Place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion, spices, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and yogurt. Mix it all together and set aside at room temperature for 30-40 minutes or cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Make the Pickled Onions:
In a small sauce pan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and immerse the onion slices in the water for a minute. Drain the water. In a bowl or container that the onions will be stored in, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt and mix together. Add the onions and toss in the vinegar. Once they come to room temperature, refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Tahini or Shawarma sauce by combining the ingredients in 2 bowls and whisking them together. Taste the sauces and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Cook the Shawarma:
Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Cook the shawarma in two batches as to not overcrowd the pan. Cook the meat approximately 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Serve the beef shawarma with pita, rice, or a salad, and with pickes.
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[@vasilisvratsalis1643]

Hello Δήμητρα! Just a tip from a Greek who lives in Greece. Here in our τζατζίκι we just use jogurt and not sour cream we also like to add a little bit more garlic and also finish with some salt pepper sweet paprika and vinegar. Everything you did in this dish was very good. God job keep going!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jodialmansouri8011]

I know you are sharing your way of doing things but many countries make this sauce. Everyone has their own way. I read your comment as you were kind of telling her she was doing it wrong. I zoologist if I'm reading it wrong

[@LatoriaMartin]

@@jodialmansouri8011 stop being messy like how the heck you get that out the comment is weird. Plus you probably don’t know how to cook

[@markmonteiro5961]

U were so respective

[@scrappinrabbit]

I made this recipe this weekend using all of the spices (including optional spices) and served with your shawarma sauce, wrapped in pita bread. These were the best, restaurant quality, beef shawarmas ever! Someday soon I'll try your chicken shawarmas. Your recipes never disappoint. Thank you for sharing!

[@elsaargiraki4190]

Δεν ξέρω πραγματικά τι να πω....πάντα μας δείχνει όμορφα πράγματα !!!

[@scrappinrabbit]

A favourite go-to recipe. Restaurant quality. I made it with a sirloin roast I bought on sale. The meat is sliced thin and with the marinade it comes out perfect cooked in the cast iron pan. ❤❤❤

[@susanb5058]

There are just no words for how delicious this looks!! 💕

[@gingin6246]

Love it on Greek pita bread with hot chips/fries on it too .

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I love this woman her dishes are so easy to follow...and really good...I've impressed my family with her recipes... I'm looking forward to a lamb roast or brisket recipe...please spoil me...✨

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So true. Her gyro recipe is the best. When I saw this recipe, I just knew it would be excellent

[@MadebyYouandI]

I only ever heard of shwarma from the Marvel movies. I never thought to look it up. :) You're video was great. Easy to follow. I'll have to give these a try.

[@belleparis1062]

Great job 👏 but please try next time little cardeman you will see totally different level it’s so delicious especially in the beef shawarma thank you and I’ll try your pickled onions 👍👍

[@amelb6778]

Amazing recipe! Tested and approved! Thank you so much :)

[@nadeemsiddiq7636]

your chicken shawarma is better than from any restaurant, so i'm following your beef recipe too!

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[@itzmadisonduh5368]

Thank you every time I make this my family loves it❤❤❤

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You have the best recipe online. A complete recipe. Thank you so much.

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[@astroboy862]

My mouth was watering just looking at it..omg!!

[@alusk1987]

This was actually the best schwarma evvvvvvvvvverrr . I’m obsessed

[@LilGregLT]

Definitely gonna try this!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Enjoy it and let me know how it turns out :)

[@betsy3473]

So this looks amazing 😍😍😍😍 Going to make this for my hubbys birthday dinner, thank you so much!

[@betsy3473]

Update! This was soooo delicious! Our kids loved it too! Best birthday dinner I’ve made is what I heard from my hubby! 🥰♥️ thanks so much, we will be making this again and again… 😋

[@randmayfield5695]

I am a clean as you go cook and simply cannot cook with people that do NO utensil or dish washing until after the meal is eaten. When every available horizontal surface in the kitchen is occupied by something that needs washing, it drives me crazy. Another one is when there's a functioning dishwasher right there ready to go but can't be used because "Betty" is the only one allowed to load it. When I am done cooking, even before the meal is eaten, things have been cleaned and put away as a process of preparing the meal. No judging here just saying lol. This is a well done instructional and I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@itzmadisonduh5368]

The best recepi I ever made wooow yes yes yes!

[@angelapa9513]

It is the best !

[@garyjordan7127]

Thank You! I'm trying this recipe tomorrow. It looks simple enough for a novice cook like myself, wish me luck I'm making this for my wife! hopefully I won't be sleeping on the couch!

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Another home run, Dimitra! Looks amazing 🤤

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[@tamujoyner5901]

Thank you for talking us thru the recipe

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[@DimitrasDishes]

Wow, thank you!

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Yum! I must try this for my family. My recipe request is a potato and almond dip. I had it in a Greek restaurant in Florida and it was amazing.

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It is called skordalia😊

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[@mariastastykitchen]

Hello my friend thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with us 🙏looks delicious 😋 enjoy your day enjoy your family and God Bless🙏😋💕🌏

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you! You too!

[@carrolbrown7671]

Wow that looks delicious

[@alfaromeojulietta]

Just tried this recipe, it was fantastic. Lots of flavour and the chicken was very tender. Thank you and keep them coming.

[@bluewhale59]

omg it looks delicious, definitely I'll make it this week :)

[@chavezbabskitty]

Looks amazing! Going to try it. Your recipes are fabulous 😊 (You might like to consider red or white onions in your raw salads. Yellow/brown are quite strong eaten raw and are better cooked, though some may prefer their intense pungency.) Thank you for wonderful recipes!!

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Thank you Dimitra another yummy meal ❤️

[@marche49]

Yummy, I could eat this right now for breakfast 😋 looks absolutely delicious, thanks for sharing!!💕

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My pleasure 😊

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Parakalo :)

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Mmmmm amazing😘 can’t wait to make this!

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Thank you! the nail polish is by Essie #184 Museum Muse

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[@DimitrasDishes]

Thanks! You too 💙

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Omg! Looks great!!!

[@kehindedees3966]

Great steps. Thanks

[@raynardhebel5622]

I will surly try this thanks for sharing

[@karine8738]

Ohhhh that was so so good Dimitra's 💚 better than restaurant 👌The spice and taste is so Delicious 😋 Thanks to you 💚

[@mojijunior614]

Yummy 😋

[@poe-]

I just made it today.

[@manueldsouza3396]

HelloDirmi.chef. Very.nice. From .chefManuel. Bombay

[@homecookingtv1434]

I love shawarma, this recipe looks so delicious.

[@TammyFM]

Looks yummy

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This dish looks AMAZING!!!

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[@latoyabaker131]

Definitely gonna try

[@Honestandtruth007]

I will Try to make this first and the Shawarma source 😋 Looks Yummy 😋 I will use Top Sirloin black Angus

[@DimitrasDishes]

Enjoy it!!

[@warcraft8226]

thanks

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[@TastyCookKitchenTV]

I love this shawarma recipe 😋

[@paulinaowiredu6932]

Delicious

[@burtisaac1000]

Thanks for sharing your recipe! I will checkout Costco for ribeye!

[@itzmadisonduh5368]

Yes yes yes the best recepi I ever made extremely happy

[@didid3ksa]

9:41 you can use little bit of sesame paste and more lemon juice to normalize the taste with salt and little bit of garlic to enhance the flavor

[@didid3ksa]

And after that add some water

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[@mazzarouni5608]

Tzatziki without Greek yoghurt? My world has turned upside down. Surely not? Great recipe though

[@Catcute763]

Delicious 😋 thanks

[@evelintranoudi8807]

you cook really great. how do we say rib eye in Greek. it would be nice if u could name the meats (cuts) in Greek so we would know what we're asking for. thanks in advance.

[@jamessheridan4306]

I came here searching for Democracy Now Headlines (and minding my own business mind you), when I stumbled over THIS! The News is just gonna have to wait!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Haha! Shawarmas are so much better than the news 😄

[@buhay-buhay9600]

nice presentation, really looks good ^_^

[@kataysmith9581]

I just don't understand why some people interject negative comments on recipes that are posted. If you don't like the recipe just move on. Everyone cooks differently and it might just be better than your recipe.

[@DimitrasDishes]

Same here!! Thanks so much for your support :)

[@sharongreen4824]

Looks so delicious 😋

[@mahboubehbahrani9605]

Hi, I love your recipes. Can you do chicken shawarma please. Thank you xxx

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you!! The link for the chicken shawarma is at the end of this video 😊

[@didid3ksa]

The authentic shawarma beef seasoning 🧂: -black pepper -cumin -paprika -ginger -cinnamon, cloves, allspice. -green cardamom - coriander seeds

[@mummycookshomemade]

This looks so delicious. Definitely giving it a try.

[@grizzle273463]

Hey Dimitra. I say you have a merchandise store. I'm gonna buy the mug that says, "Tastes good---but needs more Feta". LOLOL

[@Sahoura1989]

This is NOT how you make shawarma. The recipe you made is marinated meat but not real shawarma!!! The real recipe is: Half cup red wine vinegar Half cup olive oil 1/4 cup yogurt Salt Black pepper Ground Cinnamom Seven spices Ground cardamon Ground nutmeg Seasonings are to taste You marinade and leave for few hours or ever night Cardamon is essential in it cz it gives it the original taste!!!

[@terimorris6394]

Yes I think she ruined it with the lots of garlic and cumin and paprikas etc, none of the essentials like cardamom nutmeg etc

[@marieanne7569]

Dimitra, instead of the spices your kids don’t like (which I do) but I don’t like coriander. Is that a deal breaker or can I reduce the amount of it?

[@DimitrasDishes]

You can leave it out completely! Use what you love 🙂

[@marieanne7569]

@@DimitrasDishes thank you 😍

[@corygardner3945]

I was told that Mastica was added to the seasoning mix, I’ve yet to find a video with this ingredient included. Could someone please add clarification to this topic?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I’ve never put mastiha in this dish’s I feel like it wouldn’t taste good.

[@corygardner3945]

@@DimitrasDishes it never has for me, too overpowering of a flavor.

[@sjoyceboyer4719]

How can it be veganized?

[@varioustastes5358]

😍😋

[@corygardner3945]

No Mastica?

[@johnsvenning1055]

😋❣️

[@guydavies1342]

Would this work with chicken thigh meat?

[@DimitrasDishes]

I have a great recipe for chicken shawarma :)

[@kingdavidhoward]

Looks like a cheese steak or buritto

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Thats s Tbls salt! Huge!

[@sahira2525]

Delicious 😋 👍👍👍👍I don't like oregano 😥😥😥

[@DimitrasDishes]

Just leave it out 😁

[@Hi-to-ri]

Easier to mix spices in the marinade and then pour it over

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Col ah flower

[@ibrahimk4418]

In India Hindus treat beef like a MOTHER.

[@Boo-jy5ju]

Use more pepper.

[@chadmanl2121]

If you’re cooking the onions, there’s no cross contamination fyi.

[@sicwitit5730]

This made me grab some tacos 😓

[@AttommicDog]

Come on! That sandwich needs 3x more tzatziki sauce.

[@iriskeniafernandez5647]

I’m so so annoyed she used a table spoon for the spices and on the recipe she wrote teaspoon does she not know that’s a huge difference??

[@lindacrowley1405]

Use your hands. Your going to eat it.

[@meatcreap]

barely a recipe