{"id":9842,"title":"Lebanese Beef Shawarma Recipe","image":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/shawarma-street-vendor-lebanon.jpg","summary":"","prep_time":"20 min","cook_time":"15 min","total_time":"12h 35min","custom_time":"12h","custom_time_label":"Marination","servings":"5","servings_unit":"servings","course":"","cuisine":"","keywords":"","ingredients":[{"group":"Meat","items":[{"amount":"2","unit":"lbs","name":"beef","note":"choose fatty cuts"}]},{"group":"Marinade Ingredients","items":[{"amount":"5","unit":"cloves","name":"garlic","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"cup","name":"lemon juice","note":""},{"amount":"1/4","unit":"cup","name":"apple cider vinegar","note":""},{"amount":"1/4","unit":"cup","name":"olive oil","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"salt","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"teaspoon","name":"cloves","note":"whole or powder"},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"cumin powder","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"caraway","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"cardamom powder","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"oregano","note":"or thyme, dried or green"},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"cinnamon powder","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"nutmeg powder","note":""},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"teaspoon","name":"peppercorn","note":""},{"amount":"1/4","unit":"teaspoon","name":"chili powder","note":""},{"amount":"1/4","unit":"teaspoon","name":"ground ginger","note":""}]},{"group":"Tahini Sauce Ingredients","items":[{"amount":"2","unit":"teaspoons","name":"Tahini paste","note":""},{"amount":"1","unit":"cup","name":"Lemon Juice","note":""},{"amount":"3","unit":"cloves","name":"garlic","note":""},{"amount":"","unit":"teaspoon","name":"Salt","note":""}]},{"group":"Sandwich Ingredients","items":[{"amount":"1/2","unit":"cup","name":"Italian parsley","note":"finely cut"},{"amount":"1","unit":"small","name":"tomato","note":"preferably roasted or grilled"},{"amount":"1/2","unit":"cup","name":"French fries","note":""},{"amount":"","unit":"loaf","name":"Pita bread","note":""}]}],"instructions":[{"text":"Mix the spices along with the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar in a blender for a couple of minutes. Don't mix in the olive oil yet.","image":"","section":"Shawarma Marinade"},{"text":"<p>Cut the beef into chunks of 4 inches long by no more than 2/3 inch in thickness.</p>","image":"","section":"Shawarma Marinade"},{"text":"<p>In a bowl, rub the meat with the marinade, sprinkle a bit of olive oil then rub again, cover and let marinate overnight in the fridge.</p>","image":"","section":"Shawarma Marinade"},{"text":"<p>Lay the marinated shawarma chunks on a panini or George Foreman grill and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium-high heat.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling Shawarma Method 1: Panini Grill"},{"text":"<p>Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling Shawarma Method 1: Panini Grill"},{"text":"<p>Lay the marinated beef chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting"},{"text":"<p>Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. This roasting method will make the meat very tender and juicy and will almost fall apart.</p>","image":"","section":"Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting"},{"text":"<p>In a blender, mix the Tahini paste with garlic, lemon juice and salt until you turn it into a thick sauce.</p>","image":"","section":"Preparing the Tahini Sauce"},{"text":"<p>Place about 4-6 ounces (to taste) of shredded shawarma in a pita bread along the diameter, sprinkle some Tahini sauce, add freshly grilled tomatoes, french fries, a garnish of Italian parsley. Roll and enjoy.</p>","image":"","section":"Serving a Shawarma Wrap"}],"notes":"","nutrition":[],"video_url":"","rating_value":"4.7","rating_count":"20","url":"https://mamaslebanesekitchen.com/meats/beef-shawarma-recipe/","attribution":"Recipe by Mama's Lebanese Kitchen"}