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Easy Flavor-Packed Ground Beef Shawarma Bowls Recipe for Quick Healthy Meals

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A quick and easy ground beef shawarma bowl recipe featuring a bold spice blend, fresh veggies, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (190g) uncooked basmati rice or salad greens (spinach or kale)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Handful of parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Optional: pickled turnips, olives, feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shawarma Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, cayenne pepper (optional), ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until no longer pink and browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Sprinkle the shawarma spice mix over the beef. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for 2–3 more minutes to bloom the spices.
  6. While the beef cooks, prepare basmati rice according to package instructions or wash and dry greens if using a salad base.
  7. Make the garlic yogurt sauce by whisking together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Chop fresh veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and chop parsley or cilantro.
  9. Assemble bowls by portioning rice or greens into bowls, topping with spiced ground beef, fresh veggies, and drizzling garlic yogurt sauce on top.
  10. Garnish with lemon wedges and add optional toppings like pickled turnips, olives, or feta cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning spices. Splash water or broth if beef looks dry during cooking. Garlic yogurt sauce is optional but highly recommended for balance. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Spice level can be adjusted by omitting or adding cayenne pepper.

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