Beef Shaverma

Name: Beef Shaverma
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 600g Beef, sirloin or flank, cut into thin strips; 1 small Onion, grated; 2 cloves of Garlic, grated; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Vinegar, 9% white or apple cider; 2 tsp Sweet Paprika; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black); 150g Mayonnaise; 150ml Kefir; 2 cloves of Garlic, finely grated; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp Salt; 4 sheets of Armenian Lavash, large; 300g White Cabbage, very finely shredded; 2 Tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 small Cucumbers, thinly sliced into sticks; 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced; 300g French Fries, oven-baked or fried; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped; 4 tbsp Ketchup, or ketchup-chili sauce; 1 pinch of Pepper (Black)

Beef Shaverma is a juicy, spiced beef wrap filled with crisp cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a tangy garlic-kefir sauce, all folded into warm lavash. Crispy fries and bright herbs add texture and brightness for a satisfying street-food-style meal at home.

Beef Shaverma is a juicy, spiced beef wrap filled with crisp cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a tangy garlic-kefir sauce, all folded... Show more

Traditional Russian Recipe

Health Grade

C+ · Balanced

Rating

4.2

Time

55 min

Price

6,64 €

Calories

1188 kcal

easy

meal prep

high protein

low sugar

Method

Slice the beef

Trim the Beef sirloin or flank if needed, then slice it into very thin strips against the grain so it cooks quickly and stays tender.

Marinate it

In a bowl, grate the Onion and 2 cloves of Garlic, then add Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Sweet Paprika, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Salt, and Pepper. Toss in the beef strips until every piece is coated, cover, and let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Mix the sauce

Whisk together the Mayonnaise, Kefir, the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, Lemon Juice, Fresh Dill, a pinch of salt, and a little black pepper until smooth and creamy. Cover and set aside while you finish the rest.

Prep the fillings

Wash the White Cabbage, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, and Fresh Parsley. Shred the cabbage very finely, slice the tomatoes thinly, cut the cucumbers into sticks, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.

Bake the fries

Heat the oven to 220° C. Spread the French Fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until crisp and deeply golden.

Cook the beef

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until browned on the edges and just cooked through.

Assemble the shaverma

Warm the Armenian Lavash briefly in a dry skillet or microwave so it bends easily. Spread each sheet with the garlic sauce, then divide the cabbage, beef, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and fries among the wraps. Finish with Ketchup if you like, sprinkle over the parsley, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.