Description
Say goodbye to boring dinners! These Beef Shawarma Grain Bowls deliver sizzling spice, zesty pickled onions, creamy yogurt, and crisp veggies—layered over a hearty grain base—for a weeknight meal that feels straight from a Mediterranean street market. Ready in under 40 minutes, they’re perfect for meal prep, weeknight wins, or flavor-filled entertaining.
Ingredients
Shawarma Beef:
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1 lb sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp each: cumin, smoked paprika
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½ tsp each: turmeric, cinnamon
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Salt & pepper to taste
Sumac Onions:
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp sumac
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Pinch of salt
Grain Base:
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2 cups cooked freekeh or bulgur
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Drizzle of olive oil + pinch of salt
Cucumber Salad:
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1 cup chopped cucumber
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1 small tomato, diced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp chopped mint or parsley
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Salt to taste
Herbed Yogurt:
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp chopped dill or mint
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Marinate beef with olive oil, spices, lemon, salt & pepper. Chill 30 mins.
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Pickle onions: Toss onions with vinegar, sumac, and salt. Let sit 20 mins.
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Sear beef in a hot skillet 2–3 mins per side until browned. Rest 5 mins.
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Mix salad & yogurt in separate bowls. Fluff grains with oil and salt.
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Assemble: Bowl up grains, beef, onions, salad, and yogurt. Garnish with herbs or sumac.
Notes
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Use chickpeas, shrimp, or chicken instead of beef
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Swap freekeh with quinoa or cauliflower rice
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Add olives, feta, or a hummus swirl for extra flair
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 36g