These SUPER EASY Shredded Beef Shawarma Flavored Tacos with a Middle-Eastern flavor of Shawarma seasonings are blasting with an abundance of flavors and are so yummy! The best part about this taco recipe is the beef because it melts in your mouth and the sauce is out of this world! Especially how it pairs well with my homemade Tahini sauce sprinkled with fresh reddish, onions and cilantro. It hits the spot in so many ways!! I love this recipe so much because you can also create great burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas along with a Shawarma wrap!

Last week, I was in limbo if I was craving a Shawarma wrap or a Shredded Beef Taco?! So, I decided to combine my two favorite recipes and it was a hit! Before I go on I have to say, it’s a delicious Beef taco with Shawarma flavors, it’s a must to try! Combining both was a great choice, it also paired well with the Tahini Sauce! Although some recipes spice their Shawarma with Sumac, Corriander, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, we seasoned ours a little differently. I added Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cumin, Alspice, and Corriander. Basically, the great part about this recipe is that you can find these seasonings at your local International and Mediterranean stores.

As I have mentioned above, this recipe is super easy to make, but all you need is some time to cook this recipe, it is a long process but well worth it at the end!

WHAT IS SHAWARMA?

Shawarma is a slow-cooked meat (chicken or beef) that is wrapped in a flatbread. It’s also popular in the Middle East and around the mid-east regions and it is the classic street food. Another key point, it is usually made with thinly sliced meat stacked vertically and cooked slowly on a rotating girl over a flame for hours.

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IN THIS POST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SHREDDED BEEF SHAWARMA FLAVORED TACOS

• WHAT IS SHAWARMA?
• WHAT MAKES THE BEEF SO TENDER?
• 🍴INGREDIENTS
• STEPS TO MAKE THIS SHREDDED BEEF SHAWARMA TACOS
• MEALS TO MAKE WITH SHREDDED BEEF
• OTHER TOPPING IDEAS FOR TACOS
• WAYS TO USE EXTRA TAHINI SAUCE
• PREFER TO WATCH STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE VIDEO INSTEAD OF READING?
• JUMP TO RECIPE CARD

What Makes The Beef So Tender?

Once you try out my recipe you will be amazed! Basically, the secret to making your beef tender is the process and what goes into it. Firstly, the type of meat you choose does make an impact. Another thing is I used Chuck Roast and noticed using this meat does make a big difference. Secondly, placing some baking soda with vinegar will maximize the tenderizing process! Lastly, leave it overnight or at least for a few hours to marinate. This will also help the tenderizing process.

🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THESE SHREDDED BEEF SHAWARMA FLAVORED TACOS

Here is a preview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe! You can find these at your local grocery store or you can shop online. (Detailed Ingredients in Recipe Card down below)

Beef Marinate Ingredients

• Beef Chuck Roast – Angus Premium Choice
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Allspice
• Coriander
• Olive Oil
• Baking Soda
• White Distilled Vinegar
• Beef Broth
• Garlic

Beef Sauce Spices

• Beef Broth
• Bay Leaves
• Pepper Corn
• Chili Flakes
• Salt

Toppings for Tacos

• Limes
• Onions
• Raddish
• Tahini Sauce – (contains nuts)

Tahini Sauce

• Tahini
• Lemon
• Garlic
• Water
• Salt

Cooking Materials

• Dutch Oven Stone Pot with Lid or a Baking Pot with Lid
• Cooling Rack with Tray

STEPS TO MAKE THIS SHREDDED BEEF SHAWARMA TACOS

Step 1: Cut beef and marinate with everything listed under “Beef Marinate” ingredients. Seal the bowl and place it into the fridge for 2 hours or better yet, overnight.

Step 2: Afterward, sear meat on both sides in a light olive oil. This will trap all those flavors in the meat during the slow-cooking process. Place your seared meat back into the same pot and add your broth and ingredients to the meat. Make sure to keep the spice and oil droppings in the pot.

Step 3: Time to slow-cook your meat until it is tenderized and starts to shred. Basically, you can slow-cook your meat in the oven, stove-top, or by a pressure cooker. Meanwhile, as your meat is baking, you can prepare your Tahini Sauce.

Step 4: Prepare Tahini Sauce – Add Tahini, Lemon, Garlic, and Salt – combine together and place into the fridge to chill.

Step 5: As I have noted, your broth should have turned into an amazingly flavorful sauce, strain the beef and start shredding. Meanwhile, make sure to keep your sauce. Once shredded, dunk your tortillas quickly into the beef sauce and lightly coat both sides of your tortilla. Hence, this will bring in more of your beef flavors! Place on top of a rack about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded beef on your tortilla and fold over.

Step 6: Place tacos into the oven to bake until crispy. Then, place your toppings on tacos, drizzle your tahini Sauce, and Enjoy!

Note: You can also fry your tortillas instead of baking them, however frying them will come out extra crispy. Follow the same steps above and instead of placing them on a rack, place them in a lightly oiled pan and fry on both sides until browned.

MEALS TO MAKE WITH SHREDDED BEEF

The great part about shredded beef is that you can make so many things with it. So, here are a few ideas…

• Enchiladas
• Taquitos
• Wrap it in a Shawarma / Flaffel flatbread
• Spread it over some Nachos!
• Layer it in a large flour tortilla and make some quesadillas!
• Stuff it in some pizza dough and make it a Beef Calzone!
• Place it on top of a bed of rice!
• Beef Pot Pie
• Breakfast Beef Burrito

There are so many ways you can use this shredded beef, this list can keep going! 😉I assure you you will love everything I listed above and if you try any I would love to hear which one you tried out!

Other Topping Ideas for Tacos

• Sour Cream
• Chives
• Salsa
• Fresh Coriander or Parsley
• Guacamole
• Chopped Avacado Slices

Ways to Use Extra Tahini Sauce

Sometimes you’ll end up having some extra sauce left over. You can always use the extra Tahini Sauce as a topper or spread. Here are a few ways to use your extra Tahini Sauce…

• Use it as a spread in a sandwich
• Top it as a salad dressing
• Use it as a dipping sauce for your veggies
• Add to your favorite soup
• Spread over some roasted mixed veggies

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