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Post by greg on Jan 25, 2004 14:28:24 GMT -5
Beef Shawarma
Small tenderloin of beef, about 3 lb. (Trim skin layer if necessary; ask butcher for details) 1 cup catsup (TRUST ME!) 1 T. Shawarma spice 1 C. fresh lemon juice ½ C. olive oil 1 T. dried cilantro (coriander leaves) 1 large onion, color your choice, finely diced 2 med. to large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
Slice tenderloin 1/4 “ thick…(firming the meat by partially freezing helps) then dice coarsely. Be sure undesirable skin has been removed!
Meat slices can be smoked, low heat, for a couple of hours over the wood of your choice…I like oak, or alder. However, the smoking step can be omitted, as a matter of time or preference.
Combine all other ingredients, except onion and tomatoes. Stir in with meat, and place in a suitable container to marinate for 8-48 hours in a cold refrigerator.
To cook, spread meat/marinade evenly over shallow cakesheet, roaster, etc. Broil close to the upper burner, until desired doneness. Spread tomatoes and onions over mix, broil further until veggies are tender.
Stir, and serve with hummus and flatbread wedges.
Notes: This recipe works well with lamb or chicken, too, same quantity, by weight.
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Post by chris on Jan 30, 2004 13:19:46 GMT -5
I made this last night and my family loved it! It will definitely become a regular at our house. For those, who want to try this recipe but don't have shawerma spice, I found these two variations on the web:
Shawerma Spice I 1 1/2 teaspoons bohar (all spice) 1 teaspoon sumac 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Shawerma Spice II 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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