Description
Ground Beef Shawarma Bowls are a quick, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines seasoned ground beef with aromatic cumin, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne, layered over fluffy rice or quinoa, and topped with fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and red onion. A drizzle of creamy tahini or yogurt adds richness, while parsley garnish brightens the dish. Ideal for meal prep, it delivers satisfying protein and vibrant veggies in every fresh and vibrant bite
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce or yogurt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir and cook for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant.
- While the beef cooks, prepare rice or quinoa according to package directions.
- Assemble bowls: start with the grain, add spiced beef, then layer tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce or yogurt and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of extra cayenne or a diced jalapeño. Leftovers store well for up to four days
- reheat beef and grain before adding fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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