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Beef Shawarma with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

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Total time
140 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Beef Shawarma with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

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)
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Place sirloin strips in a glass bowl or resealable plastic bag.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients (yogurt through pepper) and pour over the beef strips.

  3. 3

    Marinate 2 hours or overnight if possible.

  4. 4

    Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Serve with cucumber mint yogurt sauce.

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