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Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls are the new HIT on my page! Tender and perfectly seasoned shawarma strips paired with pickles and tomatoes then drizzled or dipped in tahini sauce are nothing short of AMAZING! You have to try this to know what the big deal is.
By the way, these delectable shawarma rolls can be air-fried! Can you believe it? They taste so amazing! They only take a few minutes in the air fryer so you already know this is a quick and easy appetizer but I prefer to call it a meal!
But this time, for iftar during Ramadan, I fried them in a pan for a change. I got some golden extra crispy meat shawarma wraps. Heavenly!
High-Quality, Juicy, and Tender Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls!
What is Shawarma?
Traditionally, shawarma consists of meat like beef, chicken, or lamb cut into thin slices or stacked in a cone-like shape (most often seen in restaurants), and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit.
I just purchased the Emeril Lagasse 7 in 1 air fryer that allow you to place your protein on a vertical rotisserie. So, you already know I will be making my shawarma this way soon!
You will become a huge fan of this dish. Crispy on the outside just and oh so tasty on the inside! You can bake and deep fry these shawarma egg rolls! Keep in mind that air frying them is also a good option.
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What Is Usually in Egg rolls?
An egg roll is a savory roll (although sweet egg rolls have been made) with shredded cabbage, chicken, beef or shrimp, and other desired fillings inside wrapped in a sheet of egg roll wrap (I use the Nasoya ones linked), which is fried in hot oil.
Shawarma egg rolls are inspired by the traditional Middle Eastern shawarma sandwich. Chefs usually prepare it by stacking layers of either meat or chicken to cook them.
Also, the meat or chicken are marinated before being stacked onto a tall skewer or what’s called a spit.
Next, the skewer is then placed into a heated steel encasing where it turns round and round until it is cooked to perfection. You can get shawarma sandwiches from your favorite Middle Eastern restaurants or you can make your own variations at home.
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Do You Need a Spit to Make Beef Shawarma?
Of course, when you make them at home as I do, you don’t have to cook them the same exact way to get those yummy flavors. I use a large skillet and they turn out so tender, juicy, and super flavorful!
Shawarma is most famously served as a sandwich. The best way to make your meat shawarma sandwich is by putting the beef, adding parsley, onions, pickles of choice, tomatoes, and of course the ever-so-yummy tahini sauce.
You can enjoy your shawarma in regular old pita bread, or take it up a notch with this egg roll recipe!
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Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls are great!
They are a lighter take on shawarma sandwiches.
You can bake or deep fry these delectable egg rolls. You can also put your air-fryer to good use!
Egg rolls can be frozen ahead of time! Upon serving, you take them out and fry them immediately. They will be ready in minutes
The beef shawarma tastes so much better with a crispy outer layer.
They can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.
These amazing egg rolls stuffed with beef shawarma (or chicken shawarma for variations) are absolutely easy and convenient to make.
What makes them an excellent choice is that they are less messy when eating, especially for guests.
Dip it in Tahini Sauce and Enjoy the Savory Taste!
How to Bake or Air Fry Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls
BAKED EGG ROLLS: Spray the tops of egg rolls with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Air FRIED EGG ROLLS: Make your air fryer in good use and place it at 350 degrees for 5 minutes on each side.
Roll, Fry, and Serve! What a Heavenly Bite!
Can I Freeze Egg Rolls?
You can freeze eggrolls! You don’t even have to thaw them out when you are ready to eat them. Just place the egg rolls in the Air Fryer basket or in the skillet.
Air Fry for 10 minutes, making sure you turn them or shake them half way until they are brown and crispy! Keep a little longer if needed.
In the pan or skillet, egg rolls stuffed with shawarma need 1-2 minutes. Flip on the other side once it is golden crispy.
Golden Crispy Shawarma Wraps!
Warm Tips
To get that crunchiness on your meat, you can slice the meat thinner.
You can also grill some of the meat a little extra to get those drier crunchier pieces you would get from using a spit.
Let your meat marinate for at least two hours, but this step is not necessary and I often skip it. It helps the meat to soak up the flavors.
Go all out in the toppings you are using in the egg roll.
For added convenience, finely chop any toppings so you can easily fold the egg roll.
What a Mouthwatering Meal!
Here Are Clear Steps to Perfectly Prepare your Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls!
Set the spring roll wrapper flat on a clean surface.
Add three tablespoons of stuffing to the center.
Add the toppings to your liking.
Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling. Then, fold in the sides and roll.
Lightly wet the exposed edge of the spring roll wrapper with your fingertip and continue rolling to seal the egg roll.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat oil in a pan or skillet to 370F, then add one beef shawarma egg roll at a time.
After 1-2 minutes or when it becomes golden, carefully turn each egg roll to the other side.
Enjoy healthy, delicious, and savory egg rolls stuffed with beef shawarma!
Frequently asked questions
Nori egg rolls or wonton wrappers which are thin sheets of dough made from flour, egg and water.
You can freeze eggrolls! You don’t even have to thaw them out when you are ready to eat them. Just place the egg rolls in the Air Fryer basket and set it to 400F. Air Fry for 10 minutes, making sure you turn them or shake them half way until they are brown and crispy! Keep a little longer if needed.
Wonton or phyllo dough (moisten and seal with melted butter or coconut oil)
wontons are made of the same ingredients as egg rolls, they are just smaller in size therefore they are used for different recipes.
YES! You can use this beef shawarma recipe to make sandwiches, salad bowls and more!
Once the egg rolls begin to turn golden brown, and you can grab the egg roll using a tong to check, then it is time to turn them. Usually, this takes about 1-2 minutes for each side.
Luscious Meat Shawarma Egg Roll in Tahini Dip
Best Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls Ever!
Shawarma Ingredients
- Filet mignon or skirt steak
- Onion
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Paprika
- Ground black pepper
- Seven spices
- Cumin
- Nori egg rolls
Tahini Sauce Ingredients
- Tahini paste
- Water
- Lemon
- Salt
Suggested Toppings
- Sliced pickles
- Sliced Onions
- minced parsley
- sliced tomatoes
- shredded lettuce
Steps to Prep
How to Prepare Beef Shawarma
First, cut skirt steak or filet mignon into 1 inch strips.
Place strips in a large bowl and add garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and seven spices, and mix well.
Then, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add meat and marinade, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Simmer on low heat until all marinade is mostly evaporated and thickened and meat is tender. Taste the meat, and add salt and 7 spices if needed. Drain the meat.
How to Stuff and Roll the Wrappers
Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean work surface and add 3 tablespoons of filling to the center and the desired condiments.
Next, fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll.
Lightly wet the exposed with your fingertip and continue rolling to seal the egg roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
How to Fry Shawarma Egg Rolls
Add enough oil to the skillet to fill about 2 inches. Once the oil reaches 370F, begin adding the rolls one at a time.
While frying egg rolls, don’t overcrowd the pan since that will decrease the temperature and in return, the rolls will absorb more oil.
Once the egg rolls begin to turn golden brown, and you can grab the egg roll using a tong to check, then it is time to turn them. Usually, this takes about 1-2 minutes for each side.
How to Make Tahini
Whisk together the ingredients in a bowl. Serve tahini as a sauce or dip.
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Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb filet mignon or skirt steak, sliced into strips
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup lemon, juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon seven spices
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 16 oz package egg rolls, I use Nasoya
Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup +2 tbs Tahini paste
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup lemon
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings
- pickles, sliced
- parsley , minced
- tomatoes, sliced
- lettuce, shredded
Instructions
How to prepare shawarma
- Cut skirt steak or filet mignon into thin strips or purchased pre cut.
- Slice the onion then saute’ with olive oil on preheated medium high heat, in a medium skillet.
- Once the onions cook down after 3-4 minutes, add in the shawarma meat strips to cook for about 4 minutes then add in the minced garlic and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Turn the heat off then add in the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, seven spices, and mix until well incorporated.
How to stuff and roll the wraps
- Place a spring roll wrapper on a clean work surface and add about 3 tablespoons of filling to the center and the desired condiments like pickles, sliced tomatoes, and minced parsley.
- Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll. Lightly wet the exposed egg roll with your fingertip and continue rolling to seal the egg roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
How to fry egg shawarma egg rolls
- Add enough oil to the skillet to fill about 2 inches. Once the oil reaches 370F, begin adding the rolls one at a time.
- While frying egg rolls, don't overcrowd the pan since that will decrease the temperature and in return, the rolls will absorb more oil.
- Once the egg rolls begin to turn golden brown, and you can grab the egg roll using a tong to check, then it is time to turn them. Keep for about 1-2 minutes for each side.
How to prepare Tahini sauce
- Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. Serve as a dip or a sauce.
These Beef Shawarma Egg Rolls were just perfect. I have tried many shawarma recipes before, but this one was the best! Surely gonna make them again!
Amazing! This beef shawarma recipe can be used in many different ways!
They look amazing!! I can’t wait to try them!!
Hi Katrina! Excited for you to try the beef shawarma egg rolls! They are so delicious. Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you sooo much for sharing.They were absolutely awesome!
These shawarma rolls were phenomenal! Will make a chicken version next time
I have to agree Ray! They are so good and happy to hear that you enjoyed them 🙂
Just perfect and this recipe is definitely a keeper