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Ground Beef Shawarma Bowls

Flavorful shawarma-spiced ground beef served over rice with fresh vegetables and creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shawarma Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Bowl Base
  • 2 cups Cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Shredded lettuce
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until well combined.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the sauce.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, shawarma beef, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. The beef can be frozen for up to 3 months.