Shawarma Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb stew meat; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ teaspoon mace; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon cumin; 12 lemon, juiced; ½ cup yogurt; 12 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons cold water; ⅓ cup fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 -4 pita bread

Servings: persons

2 lbs lamb stew meat
3 garlic cloves, minced
¾ teaspoon mace
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon cumin
12 lemon, juiced
½ cup yogurt
12 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons cold water
⅓ cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 -4 pita bread

1
Cube lamb into approximately 2 inch cubes.
2
Combine marinade ingredients, mix with meat & place in the refrigerator to marinade 12 - 24 hrs.
3
Broil meat on foil lined pan about 5 minutes per side (should still have a little pink in the center, when done).
4
Mix Tahini dressing ingredients while meat is cooking.
5
Tahini & water are 1:1 ratio.
6
Salt & lemon are to taste.
7
Once meat is cool, chop, then add 1 T olive oil, parsley, dash of.
8
hot sauce, salt & pepper to taste.
9
Mix well.
10
In a dry, hot skillet, warm meat.
11
Place meat in pitas with a little dressing drizzled over.
12
Garnish with chopped tomato, chopped cucumber, & a little onion, if desired.
13
Prep time includes marinade time in the refrigerator.

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lamb stew meat, 3 garlic cloves, minced, ¾ teaspoon mace, ¾ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shawarma falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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