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Middle Eastern/Shawarma-style Chicken Rub Seasoning

  Middle Eastern/Shawarma-style ratio   to mix those individual spices together. The Master Ratio (Per Pound of Chicken) To season  1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs , whisk these dry ingredients together in a small bowl: Ground Cumin:  1 teaspoon Ground Coriander:  1 teaspoon Paprika:  1 teaspoon (smoked or sweet) Ground Turmeric:  ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon:  ¼ teaspoon Salt:  1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper:  ½ teaspoon How to Apply It (No Marinade) Dry the meat:  Pat your chicken completely dry with a paper towel. Oil it:  Drizzle  1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil  directly onto the chicken. Rub:  Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides and press it firmly into the meat so it sticks. Cook immediately:  Pan-sear or grill over medium-high heat, or bake at 425°F (220°C) until the center hits 165°F (74°C).

Ground Beef Kofta Seasoned Pita Sandwich

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  Sandwich night is about to get better with this easy ground beef pita sandwich recipe. Simply cook up and season some lean ground beef and load it into warm pita pockets with tomatoes, cucumber, and a sauce   of your choice. Dinner in 20 minutes!   PREP –  15 MINUTES   MINS COOK –  10 MINUTES   MINS Cuisine: MIDDLE EASTERN SERVES –  12   PEOPLE Course: ENTREE Ingredients    ▢  Extra virgin olive oil ▢  2   medium yellow onion,   chopped ▢  4   garlic cloves,   chopped ▢  3   pounds   ground beef or ground turkey ▢  Salt and pepper ▢  3   teaspoon   ground allspice ▢  1   teaspoon   cayenne pepper ▢  1   teaspoon   ground green cardamom ▢  1   teaspoon   ground nutmeg ▢  1   teaspoon   paprika ▢  1   cup   chopped flat-leaf parsley To Serve ▢  6   Pitas,   cut into halves (s...

Beef Cacciatore (Italy)

PREP TIME  10 minutes   mins COOK TIME  50 minutes   mins TOTAL TIME  1 hour   hr SERVINGS  12 CALORIES  307   kcal INGREDIENTS    2   pound   beef, cut into thin slices (chuck roast is a good choice) 0.5   cup   extra virgin olive oil  2   onion, chopped 4   red bell peppers, chopped 2   orange bell pepper, chopped salt and pepper to taste 2   cup   tomato sauce Your choice of pasta (regular or gluten free), cooked or prepared rice INSTRUCTIONS   Add olive oil to a pot, heat on medium and then add meat and brown well. Add onions and saute for 1 minute. Add peppers and saute for 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove most of the sauce with the peppers (leave the meat in the pot) and puree in a food processor. Add back to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring con...