Thanks Edgard for your reply! This was delicious; I made it a few years ago and I'm so glad I found the recipe again! hi! Could you prepare this with beef tritip steak or beef loin? After searching I finally found the only one that has all the correct spices. after reading this recipe I found same that taste at home. I used rump steaks in the oven method, and didn’t use tahini sauce, instead I used your garlic sauce. Don't worry, it's more of a butter-olive oil mix I use here. Brush the top sheet very generously with the butter and olive oil mixture. I grilled the meat (i used beef strips) for 2 hours in a regular cake pan lined and tightly covered with foil to retain the moisture. . Begin with preparing the meat filling. First time I’d used phyllo. However in the US it’s not as common, at least not in Upstate NY. Marinaded the meat for 1 day, seared the meat chunks in batches in a frying pan, made a demi-glaze with the lemon juice called for in the tahini sauce recipe which was then used as the base for that sauce, and then finally cooked the meat in my slow cooker for 6 hours on low. At first I was hesitating to use the spice mix provided by this recipe and thought to go along a ready made shawarma spice mix available in supermarkets, but it was the right decision that I followed the recipe as is. I usually prepare in advance by roasting, then when I’m ready to serve put it in a grilling pan and use a wok cover to retain heat and cook evenly. Hi Jessica, great that’ll make it easier for you. We were able to replicate a very delicious Shawarma recipe that is so close to a high quality restaurant Shawarma both in flavor and texture, you can’t even tell. And its also alot of garlic . Interested in more phyllo dough recipes? It has been my experience that using the cast iron adds an extra nice sear to the meat. I'm Suzy. thanks. Season the prepared milk and egg mixture with salt and pepper and pour evenly over the pie. And if you make larger cuts, it may work if you roast it, but not on the Panini grill. Please check your email to confirm your subscription! Tahini is a very thick paste so you need to water it down otherwise it’s too sticky. Greek-Style Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon and Garlic, Easy Authentic Falafel Recipe: Step-by-Step, Simple Baked Cilantro Lime Chicken with a Mediterranean Twist, Easy Hummus Recipe (Authentic and Homemade), Italian Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Mushrooms. Please review Nutrition Disclosure. My husband and I both enjoyed our dinner! If you don’t have much time on your hands, use a panini or George Foreman grill on medium/high and grill the Shawarma chunks for 10-15 minutes, no more. Learn how to make an authentic and delicious Beef Shawarma Recipe right in your own home. Hi Darren – Yes we actually Love Tahini that way, too lemony. Still tasted wonderful. Such a treat! This looks absolutely delicious! But just like your mom does, my mom also bakes it in the oven :). Dianne I’m not familiar with what other spices could substitute cardamon and Cloves but if you have everything else, try the recipe without those two. Be watchful so that pie does not over bake or burn. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The only think it did different from the recipe, was using lemon juice from a bottle. ground round 1 lg. With a sharp knife, cut the phyllo pie into 12 squares. I would like to try this on my gas grill. This will keep them moist and prevent them from breaking as you work to assemble the pie. Language: English. very creative and i’m glad you liked the marinade Minette, tried it last night and it was so yummmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy thanks for the recipe. I want to duplicate it exactly from the photo. This is the closest I will come so no need to look any further. ground cardamom 1 tsp. Made this while staying with my brother while he was ill. Very early in my life, phyllo pies-- sweet and savory--captivated me. The recipes for an Egyptian Beef and Lamb, including ingredients and cooking tips. Hello Edgard I am writing from Lebanon beirut. Remove from the heat. It really depends how many sheets are in the package of phyllo you purchased. Cut the beef into chunks of 4 inches long by no more than ⅔ inch in thickness. This delicacy may get confused sometimes with the Greek Gyro but there is a major difference in the spices used and how meat is processed. Thank you Nick we appreciate the feedback. An Elite CafeMedia Food Publisher.Privacy policy. onion 1 1/2 c. uncooked rice 1 c. slivered almonds 1 c. golden raisins 1 tsp. Served with grilled green peppers and grilled tomatoes (both on the Foreman grill), cucumbers, the tahini sauce (half tahini, half lemon juice), a yogurt sauce with a bit of red chili powder and a salt/cumin mixture, and some store-bought Checkers fries. Thanks for this information. Will it work to have the meat covered in a cast iron pan? It turned out really good! Add in the spices and stir to fully combine. You don't need to butter between each sheet. https://www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com/meats/beef-shawarma-recipe The only thing I do different is I do not add cayenne pepper and I marinate the meat in the spices and yogurt for 24 hours, then I cook the meat chunks in a pot on the stove until tender. I used a dutch oven (which is enameled cast iron), it worked beautifully. Chris thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you liked the shawarma recipe. Lebanese Beef Shawarma Recipe, Made at Home. “1/2 a teaspoon of each of the following spices: ground cardamon, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, 7-spices, black pepper and some bay leaves”. Half of the package should be used on the base, and half on the top. Give it a try, you can unsubscribe anytime. When it came to mother’s famous phyllo meat pie, the 45-minute baking time seemed to me like forever. This post may include affiliate links. So I would try to use freshly squeezed lemon juice. I have eaten shawarma everywhere I have gone (Europe, Middle East, US East Coast), even had it in Vietnam once and have searched far and wide for a recipe that would equal the best I’ve had. I am thinking to cook it at combination steam with 30%humidity. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Thanks for the info. Just however wide the roast is or do you slice into strips? I also baked it in a pyrex in the oven while covered with an aluminum foil and leaving some marinade in the tray and it came out even juicier.