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Delicious Ground Beef Shawarma Bowls served with fresh ingredients

Ground Beef Shawarma Bowls

Quick and satisfying shawarma-inspired bowls featuring spiced ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein and Spice
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20) Choose leaner if you prefer less fat.
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend Store-bought or homemade.
Oil and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin or avocado oil for higher smoke point.
  • Salt and black pepper To taste.
Carb Base
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa Use quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Use whichever is in season.
  • 1 medium cucumber diced English or Persian cucumbers are preferred.
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Flat-leaf parsley is best for bright flavor.
Sauce
  • Tahini or yogurt sauce for serving Plain Greek yogurt is a tangy alternative.

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and break it into pieces with a spatula. Brown the meat by stirring occasionally.
  3. Once browned, season with shawarma spices, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
Preparing the Base
  1. If using cold rice or quinoa, reheat it gently and keep warm.
  2. Fluff cooked grains with a fork before serving.
Chopping Vegetables
  1. While the beef cooks, prepare the fresh toppings: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and chop parsley.
Assembling Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, spoon rice or quinoa, top with spiced ground beef, and arrange the fresh toppings.
  2. Drizzle with tahini or yogurt sauce before serving.

Notes

For meal prep, store components in separate containers. Reheat beef gently; keep veggies fresh until serving.