Explore Butcherbox

Beef Shawarma

Louiie Victa

Louiie Victa

July 8, 2022
Clock icon

4 hrs 10 min

Total

People icon

4

Servings

Protein icon

Beef

Protein

Try Butcherbox

All I Want is Steak Gift Box

All I Want is Steak Gift Box

ButcherBox

  • Ribeyes (2 x 10 oz steaks)
  • New York Strips (2 x 10 oz steaks)
  • Top Sirloin Steaks (4 x 6 oz steaks)
  • Filet Mignons (2 x 6 oz steaks)
For the true steak lover, this box is pure holiday joy. A premium lineup of grass-fed, high-flavor steaks that guarantees smiles, sizzling pans, and plates worth celebrating.
Our Sourcing Standards

Ingredients

For the shawarma

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the shawarma

  • 1 ½ - 2 pound Butcher Box flank steak

  • Kosher salt and black pepper

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

  • 1 lemon

    juiced and zested

  • 4 garlic cloves

    minced

  • 1 medium yellow onion

    halved and sliced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the tahini sauce

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

    sour-cream can also be used

  • Juice of half a lime

  • 1 tablespoon tahini

  • 3 garlic cloves minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 5 mint leaves

    optional

  • 8 pieces pita bread

  • tomatoes and cucumbers

    diced or sliced

  • green leaf lettuce

    washed and broken down

Step By Step

Instructions

For the shawarma

1
Mix the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cloves, cayenne pepper and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2
Slice the flank steak into thin, bite sized pieces. Pro tip: this works best when the meat is still partially frozen. Aim for about 1/4 inch thick slices.
3
Place steak in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic and sliced onions. Toss ingredients well to combine and add the shawarma spices. Work the marinade into the meat with your hands.
4
Let the meat marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Or, keep it in the fridge for a few hours or up to overnight.

For the tahini sauce

1
Mix yogurt, lime, tahini, garlic, dill and mint in a small bowl. Whisk ingredients well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside in the refrigerator.

To finish

1
Heat a cast iron skillet or a griddle and add the olive oil. Cook the beef on the skillet over high heat in a single layer by using a pair of tongs to spread the meat. Wait for about 2 minutes or so before moving the meat so that some browning can occur.
2
Cook the meat for another 5 minutes or so or until juices become relatively dry. When done, set meat aside on a plate for assembly.
3
Warm your pita bread on the griddle or skillet. Assemble shawarma by putting lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and a generous portion of cooked beef on top. Drizzle with tahini sauce and fold or roll your pita bread. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Every Recipe Starts With Great Meat

Grass-fed, Free-range, and humanely raised. Delivered straight to your door.

Build Your Box
Already a member? Log In