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Beef Shawarma Grain Bowls

Beef Shawarma Grain Bowls


  • Author: Harper Callahan
  • Total Time: 40 mins

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

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Shawarma Beef:

  • 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp each: cumin, smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp each: turmeric, cinnamon

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Sumac Onions:

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp sumac

  • Pinch of salt

Grain Base:

  • 2 cups cooked freekeh or bulgur

  • Drizzle of olive oil + pinch of salt

Cucumber Salad:

  • 1 cup chopped cucumber

  • 1 small tomato, diced

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp chopped mint or parsley

  • Salt to taste

Herbed Yogurt:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp chopped dill or mint

  • Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  • Marinate beef with olive oil, spices, lemon, salt & pepper. Chill 30 mins.

  • Pickle onions: Toss onions with vinegar, sumac, and salt. Let sit 20 mins.

  • Sear beef in a hot skillet 2–3 mins per side until browned. Rest 5 mins.

  • Mix salad & yogurt in separate bowls. Fluff grains with oil and salt.

  • Assemble: Bowl up grains, beef, onions, salad, and yogurt. Garnish with herbs or sumac.

Notes

  • Use chickpeas, shrimp, or chicken instead of beef

  • Swap freekeh with quinoa or cauliflower rice

  • 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