Shawarma is a Middle Eastern-style sandwich usually composed of shaved lamb, beef, or chicken. Shawarma is a popular dish and fast-food staple across the Middle East, and is consumed across the rest of the world as well. Shawarma is known as guss in Iraq; it is related to the gyros of Greece. The classic shawarma combination is pita bread, hummus, tomato & cucumber, tahini sauce and of course the shawarma. Ingredients * 2 lbs finely sliced fillet mignon or tenderized beef * 1/2 cup finely sliced onion * 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper (not required) * 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil * 3 cloves garlic minced * 1/3 cup lemon juice * 2 bay leaves * 2 cinnamon sticks * 3 cardamom beans (dry) or substitute with ¼ tsp ground cardamom * 2 tsp seven spices (can be purchased at Dede's Store) * 1 tsp salt or to taste * 1/2 tsp ground black pepper * 1/2 cup vinegar (optional) * Dede’s tahini sauce Directions In a large bowl mix first 13 ingredients and marinate for 4 hours or overnight. Place in 2 inch pan and cover with aluminum foil, place in 400 degree preheated oven for 40 minutes. Pour off excess liquid and remove foil, cook in oven for an additional 20 minutes. Serve with pita bread, tahini sauce and rice and pickles. Or make a shawarma sandwich (see video)