Grilled Beef Shawarma Skewers with Tahini Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Marinated beef strips threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky perfection, finished with a creamy tahini sauce. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, thinly sliced, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tahini sauce)
• 1 garlic clove (for tahini sauce), minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1.5 teaspoons ground paprika, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1.5 pounds thinly sliced sirloin steak and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated beef strips onto metal or soaked wooden skewers in a slightly overlapping manner.
3. Step 3: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the edges are charred and the meat is cooked to medium doneness.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the tahini drizzle by whisking 0.5 cup tahini with 3 tablespoons warm water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Remove the skewers from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the grilled beef shawarma topped with tahini drizzle and fresh pita or salad.