Make Your Own Beef Shawarma
A classic Middle Eastern dish featuring thinly sliced, marinated meat wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce.
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Instructions
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Combine yogurt, vinegar, garlic, pepper, salt, cardamom pods, allspice, and lemon juice for the marinade, adding olive oil if needed.
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Add beef to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
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Cook the marinated beef in a stockpot or large saucepan over medium heat for 45 minutes, adding water as necessary to prevent dryness.
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While the beef cooks, mix tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, and garlic for the sauce, then set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers with sumac, then incorporate parsley and pickle slices.
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Thinly slice or shred the cooked beef.
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To assemble, place beef on a pita, add the prepared vegetables, pour sauce, and roll into a wrap.