Gyros Or Beef Shawarma Recipe
Make Gyros Or Beef Shawarma Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat Preparation
Sauce
To Serve
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Beef
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 2
Add the Beef
Slice the beef into thin strips and add to the marinade. Ensure all the beef is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- 3
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Gyros/Shawarma
Warm the pita bread slightly if desired. Lay a few strips of the cooked beef on the pita, and top with sliced tomatoes, red onion, shredded lettuce, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 6
Add the Sauce
Drizzle the prepared yogurt sauce over the top of the fillings. Fold the pita in half and enjoy your homemade Gyros or Beef Shawarma!
