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Padma’s Beef Shawarma with Beet Yogurt Sauce

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:4

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsSteak¼cuplemon juice¼cupbalsamic or cider vinegar2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1teaspoonkosher salt1teaspoongarlic powder½teaspoonground allspice½teaspoonground cardamom½teaspoonground cinnamon½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonground nutmeg½teaspoondried oregano¼teaspoonground cloves¼teaspooncayenne pepper¼teaspoonground ginger1poundskirt steak, trimmedSauce & Accompaniments1cooked medium beet, peeled1clovegarlic, crushed and peeled½cupwhole-milk plain dahi (see Tip, below) or yogurt1 ½teaspoonstahini¼teaspoonkosher salt¼cupcoarsely chopped fresh dill1Persian (mini) cucumber, chopped46-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed

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Ingredients

Steak

¼cuplemon juice

¼cupbalsamic or cider vinegar

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1teaspoonkosher salt

1teaspoongarlic powder

½teaspoonground allspice

½teaspoonground cardamom

½teaspoonground cinnamon

½teaspoonground cumin

½teaspoonground nutmeg

½teaspoondried oregano

¼teaspoonground cloves

¼teaspooncayenne pepper

¼teaspoonground ginger

1poundskirt steak, trimmed

Sauce & Accompaniments

1cooked medium beet, peeled

1clovegarlic, crushed and peeled

½cupwhole-milk plain dahi (see Tip, below) or yogurt

1 ½teaspoonstahini

¼teaspoonkosher salt

¼cupcoarsely chopped fresh dill

1Persian (mini) cucumber, chopped

46-inch whole-wheat pitas, warmed

DirectionsTo prepare steak: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, cloves, cayenne and ginger in a shallow dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, turning occasionally.Meanwhile, to prepare sauce: Combine beet, garlic, dahi (or yogurt), tahini and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Stir in dill.Preheat grill to medium-high.Remove the steak from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the steak, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125°F for medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.Slice the steak against the grain, then cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve half the sauce for another use. Serve the steak and the remaining sauce with cucumber in pitas.To make aheadMarinate steak (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) for up to 2 days.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021

Directions

To prepare steak: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, cloves, cayenne and ginger in a shallow dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, turning occasionally.Meanwhile, to prepare sauce: Combine beet, garlic, dahi (or yogurt), tahini and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Stir in dill.Preheat grill to medium-high.Remove the steak from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the steak, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125°F for medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.Slice the steak against the grain, then cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve half the sauce for another use. Serve the steak and the remaining sauce with cucumber in pitas.To make aheadMarinate steak (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) for up to 2 days.

To prepare steak: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, cloves, cayenne and ginger in a shallow dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, to prepare sauce: Combine beet, garlic, dahi (or yogurt), tahini and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Stir in dill.

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Remove the steak from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the steak, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125°F for medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the steak against the grain, then cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve half the sauce for another use. Serve the steak and the remaining sauce with cucumber in pitas.

To make ahead

Marinate steak (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)388Calories12gFat40gCarbs31gProtein

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