Slow Cooker Beef Shawarma
Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Middle East with this easy slow cooker shredded beef shawarma! Marinated in aromatic spices and slow-cooked to tender perfection, this recipe is perfect for a flavorful and fuss-free meal. Serve it on pita bread with your favorite toppings for a taste of authentic shawarma right at home.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2-3 lb chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice or the juice of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Add 1 cup beef broth, 3 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon coriander, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves to a greased slow cooker and stir to combine
- Place 2-3 lb chuck roast into the sauce in your slow cooker and turn a few times to coat
- Flatten beef out so and spoon sauce over top.
- cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours
- After cooking, remove beef from slow cooker and use two forks to shred. Discard any excess fat
- Skim fat off of the top of the liquid remaining in your slow cooker
- Mix shredded beef into sauce in your slow cooker. Turn your slow cooker to warm until you are ready to serve.
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Notes
This dish can be cooked on the high setting for 4-5 hours, but low and slow is the recommended method for best results.
See above write-up for serving suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg
