Crispy beef shawarma

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated or minced, excess liquid squeezed out
• 1/4 cup whole milk greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp all spice
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne or Aleppo pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp sumac
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• Oil for pan frying
• For the garlic sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the garlic sauce — 1/2 cup sour cream
• For the garlic sauce — Salt to taste
• For the garlic sauce — 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• For the garlic sauce — 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the garlic sauce — 2-3 cloves freshly grated garlic
• For the garlic sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the sumac onions — 2 red onions , thinly sliced
• For the sumac onions — 1 tsp Lemon juice
• For the sumac onions — Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, Greek yogurt, garlic, spices, parsley, and salt. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Whisk together all the garlic sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Toss the sliced onions with lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, parsley, and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
4. Spread a portion of the beef mixture between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a thin layer (about 1/8 inch thick). Trim to fit your skillet.
5. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Remove the top parchment, place the beef into the skillet, then peel away the remaining parchment.
7. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
8. Slice into strips and return to the skillet for 30–60 seconds to crisp the edges.
9. Spread garlic sauce over shawarma bread, then top with the beef, tomatoes, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, and French fries. Roll tightly.
10. Lightly brush the wraps with oil and toast in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Serve immediately with extra garlic sauce and pickles.