SHAWARMA CALZONE

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef of choice (ribeye, sirloin, tenderloin), sliced thin

Spice Blend:

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp allspice

• 1/2 tsp ground clove

• 1/2 tsp cardamom

• 1/2 tsp coriander

• 1/4 cup white vinegar

• 2 Tbsps oil

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 tsp liquid smoke
  
  Pizza dough:

• 2 1/4 cups (530 mL) warm water (100 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 1 Tbsp sugar (12g)

• 1 Tbsp Dry yeast (9g)

• 5 cups all purpose flour (600g)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil (30mL)

• 1 Tbsp kosher salt (18g)

Assembly: 

• 1 white onion, chopped small

  Bundle of parsley, roughly chopped
  
  Garlic Mayo:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 3-4 cloves mashed garlic

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

• 2 Tbsp butter infused with 3-4 cloves mashed garlic
  
  Yogurt dipping sauce:

• 1 cup yogurt

• 1/3 cup sesame paste

• Salt to taste

• 1 lemon zest and juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, make spice blend by combining garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, all spice, ground clove, cardamom and coriander. In a large mixing bowl add shredded meat, spice mixture, vinegar, oil, lemon juice and liquid smoke. Cover, refrigerate and let marinate for 4 to 8 hours. Cook marinated meat in a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 3 minutes. Set aside and cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl of warm water, add yeast and sugar, then allow it to activate for 5 minutes. Once yeast is active, to the same bowl add flour, olive oil and salt. Mix using a large spoon. The dough will be a little sticky, but if too tacky, add a little flour. Transfer to a flat surface sprinkled with flour. Dust your hands with flour and knead the dough by hand for about 15 to 20 minutes. Place the dough ball in a bowl, cover with plastic and let sit for about 2 hours. Alternatively, you can refrigerate and store for up to 1 week when you’re ready to prep your calzone. Roll rested dough out to an oval shape.

Step 3

Place cooked and cooled beef on half of the dough, leaving 2 inches of room from the edges. In a small bowl combine onion and parsley, then sprinkle on top of the beef. In a small bowl make garlic mayo by combining the mayonnaise and garlic then pouring on top of the onion and parsley mixture. Top everything with cheese. Gently fold the dough over the filling, pinch and seal the edges with your fingers. Make 2 thin slits on the top with a sharp knife. This will allow steam to escape. Melt butter and garlic together until bubbling. Brush onto the dough.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 5

Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by combining yogurt, sesame paste, salt, lemon zest and juice. Carefully remove from the oven, cut into even pieces. Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!