The classic Sloppy Joe gets a makeover in Israel! Traditionally a ground beef sandwich with tomato sauce, our Israeli version features bold shawarma spices, a creamy tahini sauce, and a fluffy pita bread for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Servings 2
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 tablespoons Jamie Geller Shawarma seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1½ pounds ground turkey
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon
- ¼ -½ cup water
- 4 fresh pita breads
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Shawarma Sloppy Joes
Amount per Serving
Calories
1143
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
17
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
187
mg
62
%
Sodium
1482
mg
64
%
Potassium
1542
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
85
g
28
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
102
g
204
%
Vitamin A
250
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
217
mg
22
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, stirring frequently, until golden and soft. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant about 1 minute. Season with shawarma seasoning, salt and pepper, toss to coat.
- Add ground turkey, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook for 10 minutes, until no longer pink and completely cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix tahini with lemon and water.
- Remove meat from heat and stir in half of the tahini mixture to coat turkey. Spoon Sloppy Joes into pitas and drizzle more of the tahini mixture on top. Serve alongside Israeli salad and pickles.
Turkey meat? Please change it to BEEF!