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Easy Crockpot Beef Schwarma

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 6-8m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Pita bread, flat bread, or naan
  • BEEF
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef round (beef steak, thin sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (cut in quarters and thin sliced)
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, fine chopped
  • 6 ounce sweet potato (1 small, peeled and small diced)
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 large lemons (juiced)
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (2 pinches) cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • SAUCE
  • 8 ounces Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1 small cucumber (peeled seeded and rough chopped)
  • 2 small scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garnish
  • Fresh mint, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Beef ... Beef is difficult to slice thin; so, throw it in the freezer. NOT rock hard; just firm (about 30 minutes) - it makes it very easy to slice. Remember, this will cook 6-7 hours, so you don't want too thin; about 1/4" is what I found works best. Then, add the steak to the crock pot as you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

  • Step 2: Potatoes and Onions ... The sweet potatoes add a nice sweetness to the dish; but, also a nice texture. Make sure they are small diced; as they will completely break apart as they cook - which is what you want. The same with the onions - very thin sliced. Add them to the crock pot with the steak.

  • Step 3: Crock Pot Sauce ... Add the tomato paste, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, curry, salt, and pepper to the crock pot; and mix until everything in the pot is well combined.

  • Step 4: Cook ... Turn on low; and 6 hours later (for my pot); it should be done, and the meat tender. Remember, all POTS cook differently. 5 1/2-6 hours works best for me. My smaller pot, took 7-7 1/2 hours; so, just be aware of that. The newer and larger pots cook hotter than the - older smaller ones. Note: If you can; about a hour before serving - stir, and check for any additional seasoning if necessary.

  • Step 5: Yogurt Sauce ... Add the cucumber, yogurt, scallions, a pinch of both salt, and pepper, to the blender or small food processor; and pulse a couple of times until combined. You don't want a smooth sauce; you want something with a little texture. Then, transfer to a bowl; and, re-season if necessary. Cover; and, chill until ready to serve. This is even better made in advance.

  • Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... Serve the beef with warm flatbread, naan, or pita. Add some of the beef and yogurt sauce, fold up and enjoy. On the side; a nice salad and fruit. A simple, easy dinner! I like it as is; but some people add olives, tomato slices, extra cucumber, even spinach. I don't find it necessary. I do however like a little fresh mint as a garnish. Simple comfort food; and, easy is the best part.

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