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Slow Cooker Beef Shawarma Pitas

7 hr slow cooker ยท 15 min hands-on4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 pan + slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$24.00640 cal ยท 44g protein

Ingredients

  • beef chuck roast2 lb
  • ground cumin2 tsp
  • ground coriander1 tsp
  • smoked paprika2 tsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • lemon1 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • yellow onion1 count
  • pita bread4 count
  • hummus1 package
  • cucumber1 count
  • tomatoes2 count

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the beef into 2-inch chunks and toss with the cumin, coriander, paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    Slice the onion into the slow cooker and add the beef on top. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours (or HIGH for 4).

  3. 3

    Shred the beef in the juices. For crispy edges, spread it on a sheet pan and broil 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm the pitas, spread them with hummus, and fill with beef, chopped cucumber, and tomato.

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