Fit Shawarma

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, salt, zaatar, and a few sprays of oil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The vegetables have softened slightly while retaining their shape.

3. 3

   Add a grill on top of the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix 600g of beef with 1 teaspoon cumin, coriander, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon curcuma, cinnamon, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon harissa, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Shape the beef mixture into 4-6 patties and place them on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

   Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The patties are browned and cooked through. Keep the patties intact on the grill while they cook.

6. 6

   Bake the patties in a preheated oven at 190-400°F for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

7. 7

   Collect the juice from the pan and prepare the red sauce: mix 1 tablespoon harissa, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 150ml broth, some of the vegetable juice, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon cumin (optional 1 teaspoon honey/agave).

   Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce is evenly mixed and takes on color from the vegetable juices. Add the optional sweetener only if using it.

8. 8

   Shred the cooked meat into thin strips and coat with the red sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes in a pan or AirFryer to make crispy.

   Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The shredded meat is coated and its edges turn crisp.

9. 9

   Prepare the onion sumac: mix 1 onion with 1 tablespoon sumac, lemon juice, salt, and parsley. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

   Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The onion softens and becomes glossy as it sits with the sumac and lemon.

Prepare the toum

10. 10

    mix 200g of yogurt with 2-3 cloves of garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, salt, pepper (optional 1 teaspoon tahini).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The garlic and yogurt form a smooth, uniform sauce. The ingredient list includes optional tahini.

11. 11

    Separate a pita bread into 2 leaves and heat it for 10 seconds in the microwave.

Assemble the shawarma

12. 12

    add the sauce, vegetables, meat, and onion sumac.

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    Roll up the shawarma tightly and brush with red sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes in a pan or oven grill to get a crispy crust.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The pita surface is crisp and lightly browned. Keep the roll snug so the filling stays inside.