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Taco Gus beef shawarma
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Taco Gus (Beef Shawarma)

COOK TIME: 1 hr
SERVES: 10-15
Ray

Marinated ribeye beef shawarma in crisped flatbread with tahini sauce, Swedish cabbage salad and pickled onions.

Ingredients List

Beef Shawarma

Tahini Sauce

Swedish Cabbage Salad

Method

Prepare the Beef Shawarma

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, white vinegar, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the sliced beef and onion, ensuring the meat is evenly coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Cook the marinated beef in a hot frying pan or on a flat grill until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Tahini Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
  2. Whisk until the mixture thickens.
  3. Gradually add the ice-cold water while whisking continuously until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and pale in colour.
  4. Taste and adjust with additional lemon juice or salt if required.
  5. Allow the sauce to rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Prepare the Swedish Cabbage Salad

  1. Finely shred the cabbage.
  2. Sprinkle the cabbage with the sea salt and massage with clean hands for approximately 1 minute until slightly softened.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, black pepper, oregano, and sugar.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Crisp the Flatbread

  1. Place the flatbread or tortillas in a preheated oven.
  2. Heat for 3–5 minutes until lightly crisp.

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