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Beef Shawarma with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

The most flavorful shawarma you'll ever have! Yogurt, lemon and warm spices tenderize the beef to create a delicious and succulent Middle Eastern dish. 

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces beef sirloin (cut in thin strips)
  • 2 cups whole milk plain yogurt
  • 2 juiced lemons (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 cloves garlic (grated)
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place sirloin strips in a glass bowl or resealable plastic bag.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients (yogurt through pepper) and pour over the beef strips.
  3. Marinate 2 hours or overnight if possible.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Serve with cucumber mint yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4ounces beef Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 9.9g (3%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 6.7g (10%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 983mg (41%) Fiber 1.2g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 4ounces beef
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 9.9g 3%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 6.7g 10%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 983mg 41%
Fiber 1.2g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.