
Classic Cutlet Shawarma & Tzatziki
Take your meati™ to go! Deeply spiced Classic Cutlets topped with tangy tzatziki and wrapped up with crisp, fresh veggies.
Serves:
4
Prep time
40 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
50 min
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Shawarma Ingredients
Shawarma Ingredients
- 4 Meati Classic Cutlets, thawed
- ¼ c curry powder (Charlie recommends Maharaja)
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ c olive oil
- For Serving:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Tzatziki sauce (see recipe below)
- 4 pita or naan
Shawarma Directions
Shawarma Directions
- Prepare the Tzatziki (see recipe below).
- Pull the Meati cutlet into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- To a medium mixing bowl combine the curry powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the spice and lemon juice mixture. Stir to combine.
- Mix the Meati Cutlet pieces with the spice mixture and allow to sit, roughly 30 minutes.
- Lightly grill the pita on both sides to soften and give it some color.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over a stove set to medium-high heat. Sauté the Meati Cutlet mixture until the color darkens and until internal temperature reaches 165°F, 10-15 minutes.
- Fill the naan or pitas with the meati mixture, top with tzatziki, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices, and serve.
Tzatziki Ingredients
Tzatziki Ingredients
- 125 g English cucumber, seeds removed
- 6 g fresh dill
- 6 g fresh parsley
- 6 g fresh mint leaves
- 5 g fresh lime juice
- 5 g apple cider vinegar
- 4 g garlic, minced
- 4 g Kosher salt
- 2 g Lillie’s Q Brisket Pepper
- 1 g ground cumin
- 215 g Greek yogurt
- 5 g mayonnaise
Tzatziki Directions
Tzatziki Directions
- Remove the seeds from the cucumber with a spoon and then take the weight.
- To a food processor, add the cucumber. Pulse until finely chopped, then place in a cheese cloth. Squeeze out the liquid and set aside.
- To the food processor, add the drained cucumber, fresh herbs, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and spices. Process until smooth.
- Remove mixture and place in a mixing bowl. Add the yogurt and mayonnaise and mix until combined.

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