How to make Beef shawarma at home (Nigerian Style)

Shawarma has got to be the most popular street snack almost everyone enjoys. It’s also pretty easy to make at home. The only hitch you might encounter is finding a good place close to your vicinity where the pita bread (Shawarma bread) could be bought. There are various types of shawarma such as Beef shawarma, Chicken shawarma, Fish shawarma, e.t.c and each shawarma has its own unique taste. Now I’m going to make it really simple. For the Hot press (To seal and Heat up the wrapped shawarma), you could make do with a sandwich Toaster if you’ve got one or simply a frying pan….They both serve the same function only that one heats both ways (Most times leaving Sandwich lines) and the other heats one way leaving no line at all. It’s pretty straight forward 😉

•Prep time: Less than 20 minutes
•Cook time: Less than 30 minutes
•Yield: 10 Shawarma Wraps

Ingredients:::

• 4 medium sized Carrots

• 1 small Cabbage

• 2 medium Sized Green bell pepper

• 1 medium sized cucumber

• 2 tbsp. chili powder

• Mayonnaise

• Ketchup

• 10 pieces Pita Bread(Shawarma bread)

• 14 chunks beef (You could also use Chicken or fish)

• 2 Scotch bonnets (Yellow/Red pepper)

• 1 small onion

•2 seasoning cubes

• ¼ bulb Ginger

• 4 cloves Garlic

•1 tsp. Salt

•1 tsp. Curry

• ½ tsp. thyme

• 3 tbsp. Vegetable oil

Preparation/Directions:::

Step 1: Chop the cabbage, Grate the carrots, Dice the green pepper & slice the cucumber- Set aside separately

Step 2: Dice the beef and place in a Small pot. Blend the Onion, garlic, ginger, Scotch bonnets and pour into the pot with diced beef. Season with the stock cubes, Salt, Curry & thyme. Add some water and cook till tender for about 15mins. Once done, stir fry in vegetable oil for 3 mins.

Instead of dicing, you could also grind your meat.This is really easy to do if you have a mincer, Grinder/ food processor. It also saves a whole lot of stress and money.
To start, Wash the meat thoroughly with clean water then slice off the elastic muscles with a sharp Knife. Most times the grinder is not able to grind this part of the meat. Dice the meat into smaller chunks and place in the grinder – Grind. To skip this process, simply get minced meat.

To assemble:::

Step 3: Get one pita bread and open the pocket (This divides it into two). Place one on top of the other.

Step 4: Rub mayonnaise over the bread on top. Add the cabbage, carrot, green pepper, cucumber, Beef – Sprinkle with powdered chili and drizzle with ketchup and more mayonnaise

Step 5: Fold to seal the contents and place on the pan (Greased with a little vegetable oil). Reduce the burner to the barest minimum and let the shawarma heat up on the side with the open flap . Flip and do the same for the other side.

Step 6: Yep! Your beef shawarma is ready. Serve.

Remember, portion control is one of the secrets to healthy living……..So, indulge a ‘lil but stay healthy
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136 comments

Anonymous August 14, 2013 - 11:47 am

Dobby! Lovely pictures…rily got me salivating.I'm definately goin to prepare but I'll prefer d hot dog mixed with chicken sharwarma..I'm just wonderin if one cld use pancakes instead of pita bread

Nj August 14, 2013 - 2:04 pm

Definitely trying this. Beautiful pictures!

Dobby August 14, 2013 - 5:56 pm

Thanks Anon. For shawarma, you can't use pancakes because they don't taste the same. Pita bread is a more contained form of flat bread. The good news is you can make it at home.
#How to make #shawarmabread (#pitabread)
All you need is an oven or a frying pan. for the ingredients, you'd need Flour, warm water, yeast & salt. make a pliable dough with these ingredients. leave to rise then divide and roll out into round balls. flatten into thick discs with a rolling pin then place in the oven (You can put several at a time) or frying pan (One at a time)till it puffs up. press it down to deflate it and you've got your shawarma bread.

Dobby August 14, 2013 - 5:56 pm

Awww!!! thank you Nj

Chinazor Ezeh August 14, 2013 - 8:30 pm

Chai! Dobby, is there any kind of food you can't prepare?

Quin August 14, 2013 - 9:37 pm

tnx dobby. I really appreciate. Is d ketchup a must??

Anonymous August 14, 2013 - 9:37 pm

Thanks dobby,i love this.

Akibo tommie August 15, 2013 - 9:21 am

But where can we buy this pit bread?

Akibo tommie August 15, 2013 - 9:21 am

Loveee!!

Dobby August 15, 2013 - 11:50 am

yes o nazor! lots! :)…

Dobby August 15, 2013 - 11:53 am

you are welcome Anon!

Dobby August 15, 2013 - 11:54 am

You are welcome Quin. yes ketchup is a must.

Dobby August 15, 2013 - 11:55 am

Thanks tommie 🙂

Dobby August 15, 2013 - 11:57 am

you can get it from any large supermarket or bakery close to you. i got mine from "YES! Supermarket" in lagos.

A-9ja-Great August 15, 2013 - 1:28 pm

I definitely am gonna use this recipe Dobby,considering the fact that i'm getting kinda addicted to shawarma.Thanks for sharing this.

Kemmy August 15, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Dobby ooooooo. Chei!!! Babe, I'm so making this on saturday. will share wit friends and ask dem to score me. will send u pix of my own shawarma

spunky August 15, 2013 - 7:14 pm

Tnx Dobby, am definitely gonna try dis.

Dobby August 16, 2013 - 5:44 am

Lol! Do let me kno how it goes kemmy 😉

Dobby August 16, 2013 - 5:51 am

That's a very serious addiction O! Considering the fact that it affects the size of the wallet… 😀 . You are welcome 9ja-great.Do let me know how it goes.

Dobby August 16, 2013 - 5:52 am

You are welcome spunky

ij August 17, 2013 - 7:05 am

Pls dobby do u ve any idea where I can get dis bread in benin????

ij August 17, 2013 - 7:05 am

I lovvvvvvvvve ur blog,I haf refreshed it tire.sweety kip up d good work+i'm using ur recipe 2 make meat balls 2day.remain blessed.

Anonymous August 17, 2013 - 6:13 pm

In u can get d pita bread in any of d big supermarkets in Benin.if u do come to asaba,u can get it from Annie frozen stores opp gtb bank asaba

ij August 18, 2013 - 9:21 am

Thank You

Dobby August 18, 2013 - 9:49 am

Thank you ij 🙂

Anonymous August 18, 2013 - 4:45 pm

In benin you can also get it at phil-hallmark @sapele rd,just before kada fried chicken.They have a branch @sakponba road,opposite UBA bank.

Anonymous August 19, 2013 - 4:06 am

I tried making this using home made pita bread,couldn't get it wia I stay. I used a sandwich toaster and wen I pressed it, all d mayonaize sipped out of d shawarma! Thank God I can try it wiv a frying pan. Thanks dobbie u just saved a "chop chop preggy"
Tokoni.

Dobby August 19, 2013 - 7:00 pm

Hahahaha!!! Sorry about that tokoni. Had to laugh cos it happened to me once :). I also prefer the homemade pita cos its always fresh and tasty. Thanks tokoni.

bethel August 22, 2013 - 6:46 pm

Hmmmm yummy, I love dis Dobby, will def try it

Anonymous August 23, 2013 - 9:47 am

Hey Dobby, lovely work. What quantity of the ingredients do i need to make the pita bread.

Dobby August 24, 2013 - 11:27 am

Thanks anon. With 200g flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 8 tbsp. water, 1 tsp yeast you'd could make about two pita breads.

Dobby August 24, 2013 - 11:29 am

Thanks bethel. Do let us know how it goes.

Anonymous August 25, 2013 - 11:59 am

Wen using a toaster don't press it to cover, jus close lightly. i blive ur sauce wnt spill out.

olivia August 26, 2013 - 6:03 am

Dobby nyc blog u've got here…plz can u also do meals for vegeterians?plz

Dobby August 26, 2013 - 4:14 pm

Okay Olivia, Would get to work on that. Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

Debbie September 2, 2013 - 7:03 pm

Dobby can I just give you a big hug? Thank you very much
Question: what camera do you use?

Daniel September 3, 2013 - 9:47 am

My D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥aя will you marry me *winks* or can I marry your daughter?

Daniel September 3, 2013 - 9:47 am

I can't wait to try this! Your pictures are so real I felt like eating them way off! You are rare. Keep up the G̲̣̣̣̥O̲̣̣̥ό̲̣̣̣̥̥̊ƌ̲̣̣ work!

Dobby September 4, 2013 - 11:32 am

you r welcome debbie! I use a Fujifilm digicam. Its got a 3x f=5.7-17.1mm lens. really nice cam.

Dobby September 4, 2013 - 11:34 am

Thanks Daniel! Do let us know how it goes

Dobby September 4, 2013 - 11:37 am

lol!

Anonymous September 23, 2013 - 1:38 pm

Hello Dobby! What do we do with the green pepper?

Dobby September 24, 2013 - 5:42 am

Hi Anon, you'd add it in step 4

PoshPisces... September 25, 2013 - 2:09 pm

Whaaooo am so so impressed. Dis is my first time on dis blog and am falling inlove already plus av been searching for how to do dis on my own for a while now. Guess today is my lucky day. Weldone Dobby u such a darling. Big Hugs!

Dobby September 27, 2013 - 9:08 am

Thanks Poshpisces….*Hugs*

Josh October 1, 2013 - 11:29 am

Is cucumber a must

Dobby October 1, 2013 - 1:15 pm

it's necessary to add cucumber but not a must.

Anonymous October 2, 2013 - 9:26 am

Is it necessary to per-boil d vegetables or aw ll it get soft in d sharwama

Dobby October 3, 2013 - 8:29 am

please do not parboil or cook the vegetables. They'd soften a little once the mayo and ketchup is added and the shawarma is heated up.

Jokemi October 15, 2013 - 7:08 pm

Thanks Dobby for this peice. I tried this and it was yummy yummy. Just a little hitch, I did not get the wrapping perfectly. Perhaps you can upload pictures of how to do this. Thanks bunch.

Dobby October 24, 2013 - 3:15 pm

Okay, would try to upload pictures of how it's being wrapped

Anonymous October 28, 2013 - 12:45 pm

Thank u dobby

Dobby October 29, 2013 - 7:53 pm

you are most welcome anon.

Anonymous November 16, 2013 - 4:08 pm

I made this today for dinner & it was just mwuaaah !!! It will definitely become a staple in my home. You are making me into a chef Dobby. Thanks a lot. Maame.

Dobby November 21, 2013 - 5:31 am

Awww!!! Thanks maame 🙂

Anonymous November 24, 2013 - 4:57 pm

Hmmm, I just stumbled on this Blogger and am so in love with it cos I like food and love cooking. u are going to save me a lot of money cos now my I can make my 2 favorites snacks ( shawama and pizza) in the comfort of my home. God bless u and give u more ideas to share. kudos
soso

Dobby November 24, 2013 - 5:18 pm

Thank you soso. I'm glad you like it :).God bless you too.

Tomilola November 26, 2013 - 1:55 pm

Oh!…..n 1 more thing, pls where can I get flat bread (naan, pita, chipati) in Surulere?… Thanks a lot

Tomilola November 26, 2013 - 1:55 pm

Hmm….amazing blog. I've bin a silent follower 4 a while. But wit dis addition, can't help but break d silence. More grease 2 ur elbow dearie. U're simply a "husband keeper". Lolz

Anonymous November 27, 2013 - 6:05 pm

Thanks a lot for this recipe!!!Is the ketchup compulsory?

Anonymous November 29, 2013 - 10:12 pm

U re God sent ma'm, God bless u. I've been wondering how I can get to do dis at home cos buyin every weekend for a family of 4 isn't easy. Tank u so much for dis. Pls can I heat the shawama up in d microwave?

Anonymous December 2, 2013 - 9:30 am

Thnks a lot. Nw I knw how to make my own shawarma bread

Dobby December 3, 2013 - 5:24 pm

thank you tomilola 🙂

Dobby December 3, 2013 - 5:32 pm

i really don't know where to get it in surulere but once i do, i'd let you know 🙂

Dobby December 4, 2013 - 7:37 am

You are welcome anon. Yes you can heat it up in a microwave but after sealing it up first.

Dobby December 4, 2013 - 7:38 am

Thank you too Anon 🙂

Dobby December 4, 2013 - 7:41 am

You are welcome Anon. Yes, ketchup is compulsory.

Anonymous December 6, 2013 - 3:15 am

I love what you are doing. You are really helping a lot of young ladies. I sincerely thank u

Anonymous December 6, 2013 - 3:15 am

Wow. U really are a great cook. Would definitely giv this try

Dobby December 6, 2013 - 5:33 am

thank you anon. do let us know how it goes 🙂

Dobby December 6, 2013 - 5:34 am

Awww!!! you are welcome anon. Thank you too 🙂

Anonymous December 8, 2013 - 8:01 pm

Hello Dobby, i have to admit that you are doing a great job. I will surprise my sons with this cos they really beef love sharwama. Thank you, helen

Dobby December 11, 2013 - 5:38 am

Yayyyy!!!! thanks helen :). Do let us know how it goes k.

Omitogun Abolaji December 17, 2013 - 5:30 pm

Makin dis on Sunday

Dobby December 19, 2013 - 4:21 am

do let us know how it goes k 🙂

Anonymous December 20, 2013 - 3:02 pm

Glad I found this blog. Been going through the post, you are good!

Dobby December 21, 2013 - 4:18 am

Thanks Anon! 🙂

Ify January 1, 2014 - 1:44 pm

Tomilola – I get my flat Lebanese bread from a small store off Falolu street. I can't remember the name of the store, but if you enter Falolu from Akerele, it's the third left turn (I think it's called Remilekun street) and the store is the first building on the road. You might also be able to get in Shoprite on Adeniran Ogunsanya, although I don't remember ever seeing it there. Good luck!

Dobby – fantastic blog. Thanks for making me look like I can cook!

Ify January 1, 2014 - 1:44 pm

Tomilola – I get my flat lebanese bread in a small store off Falolu street. I can't remember the name of the store, but if you enter Falolu from Akerele, it's the third left turn, and the shop is the first building on the road. Maybe Shoprite on Adeniran Ogunsanya may have it too, although I have not seen it there. Good luck!

Dobby January 4, 2014 - 6:59 pm

lol! Thanks Ify 🙂

Anonymous February 6, 2014 - 7:26 pm

really nice, would try it ata home

Dobby February 9, 2014 - 2:35 am

Do let us know how it goes 🙂

Anonymous February 13, 2014 - 10:28 pm

I love ds ya recipe.Pls can av ya full name on facebuk.Or ya bbm pin.Wanna show a pic of a meal.Lauretta

Anonymous February 18, 2014 - 7:21 pm

Hello Dobby and welldone. Wonderful blog you have. Please do not forget to upload pictures of how to wrap sharwama as promised. Eagerly waiting since October. Thanks in anticipation.

Dobby February 25, 2014 - 10:04 am

Thanks for reminding me anon. Would try to do that as soon as possible or better still, would upload a video of the whole process pretty soon.

Nkem March 10, 2014 - 11:42 am

Does anyone know where they sell pita bread in kaduna

Anonymous March 11, 2014 - 8:52 am

does anyone know where I can get pita bread in Lagos?

Fatimah Alkali March 11, 2014 - 8:52 am

Hi Dobby! I will like to have your BBM pin if you don't mind pls.. I just love the way you entertain peeps. Thank you

Fatimah Alkali March 11, 2014 - 8:52 am

Dobby! I will like to have your BBM pin pls. I just love the way you entertain peeps! Thanks

dami March 15, 2014 - 9:45 am

Pita bread can be found everywhere in lagos. check shoprite, ikeja mall,park n shop e.t.c or any large supermarket.

Dobby March 15, 2014 - 9:46 am

hi fatimah, for now i'm off bbm. But you can follow me on twitter, i follow back 🙂

Anonymous March 19, 2014 - 7:29 pm

Don't forget the upload Dobby. (How to wrap Shawarma)

Dobby March 22, 2014 - 11:33 am

I sure won't 😉

Anonymous May 21, 2014 - 8:17 pm

Once more, Dobby thanks, for teaching us.

Dobby May 21, 2014 - 8:29 pm

you are most welcome Anon 🙂

Anonymous May 29, 2014 - 9:30 am

Don't forget the upload Dobby. (How to wrap Shawarma)

Dobby June 2, 2014 - 7:51 pm

Sure i wouldn't. Would put up a video soon to make it easier.

Anonymous July 6, 2014 - 9:55 pm

awwwwwww nice job dobby……

Dobby July 12, 2014 - 8:20 am

Thanks Anon 🙂

Anonymous July 19, 2014 - 4:15 pm

makes me want to try it immediately! thanks

Dobby July 22, 2014 - 6:00 am

you are welcome Anon!

Anonymous July 22, 2014 - 6:06 am

Hi Dobby. Am so happy to have come across ur blog through google. I wan to set up a confectionary shop, nd was so desperate to go learn how to make shawarma and pizza. And now ur blog so make it easy like a-do-it-urself motivation. Thank you so much, i'll kip you posted on my steps (with your blog as a guide) and ask questions when need b. Thanks again. Munet

Dobby July 22, 2014 - 6:12 am

you are welcome munet :)…Do keep us posted on the progress k.

chetachi ijeoma August 22, 2014 - 11:19 pm

Thank u @ http://www.beatricehazon.com for introducing this blog to me. so loving it !!!!

chetachi ijeoma August 22, 2014 - 11:19 pm

oh my goodness today is my first day of visiting this blog, i love this! am drooling )))ooooooO

Dobby August 23, 2014 - 10:05 am

Thanks a mili Chetachi 🙂

Dobby August 23, 2014 - 10:06 am

Glad she did too. Thanks beatricehazon 🙂

Serviced Apartments Lady August 29, 2014 - 7:05 am

I've never tried Nigerian food, but I have to say that this looks delicious!

Dobby August 30, 2014 - 7:37 am

It Sure is delicious 🙂

Anonymous September 1, 2014 - 6:54 am

Lovely

Anonymous September 1, 2014 - 6:54 am

Can it be found in abuja shoprite

Dobby September 5, 2014 - 12:12 am

Yes it can be found in abuja shoprite

Valentine (Chef) September 9, 2014 - 1:52 am

Thanks a lot dobby I just finished my shawarma bread, I used oven to make it. In fact it was nice I love it. Kudos to dobby kitchen… Another ways of making my money…..

Dobby September 9, 2014 - 2:18 am

Good to know you found the post useful valentine :).

Justina Ogudugu November 15, 2014 - 8:01 am

Yoommmmmyy I love dat pix I will try it out

Dobby November 19, 2014 - 10:20 pm

Do keep us posted on the outcome k 🙂

emem January 9, 2015 - 8:45 pm

imma gonna try this out…………

Dobby January 12, 2015 - 5:29 am

Do keep us posted emem 🙂

Anonymous February 5, 2015 - 5:24 am

U Cant get Piza bread from abuja shoprite,but can get some @ Amigo.Dobby u the best i have a shawarma spot myself i love to come to your blog to boast up my self and get More inspired and focus. Thank you God bless you.

Dobby February 5, 2015 - 6:23 am

Thanks for the feedback Anon. Glad i could be of help 🙂

Anonymous February 23, 2015 - 11:56 am

Hi Dobby,am fascinated already cos the image of d shawarma alone is amazing! Am a young graduate who's thinkin on havin a shawarma spot but I don't know if this will meet the standards of the one we buy outside.

nonny July 17, 2015 - 5:30 am

my first time on the blog.thanks Dobby for the inspiration.u r sure doing a great job.am glad i found u!

Dobby July 20, 2015 - 6:35 am

Awww!! Thanks nonny. Glad to have you here too.

saababy August 3, 2015 - 7:42 am

This is really easy and smtng nyc to do at leisure time

Dobby August 5, 2015 - 4:17 am

Do keep us posted once you do saababy 🙂

Anonymous August 5, 2015 - 8:58 pm

Woo! gonna try that tonight………..can i add paper?

Dobby August 9, 2015 - 6:09 pm

Yes you can

Chioma Ogechukwu October 8, 2015 - 3:12 am

Wow,looks yummy,thanks dobby.

Dobby October 10, 2015 - 3:58 am

you're welcome chioma 🙂

Godfrey Ngozi January 13, 2016 - 4:49 pm

I prepared one yesterday but my did nt fold very well, but it was very sweet.thanks.

Dobby January 20, 2016 - 5:07 am

Thanks for the feedback Ngozi 🙂

Maksy December 12, 2016 - 7:55 am

My dough always turns out rough after rising. What could be the cause

Dobby December 18, 2016 - 5:14 am

you probably didn't knead or flatten it well.

Anonymous April 26, 2017 - 8:22 am

Tnx dobby ur blog has really been helpful. Am doing this tonight… yipeeeeeee

Dobby May 10, 2017 - 5:12 pm

Do keep us posted k 😉

Anonymous May 31, 2018 - 5:44 am

thanks dobby for the amazing work ure doing here. cant find pita bread. can i use tortilla bread instead?

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