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Beef Shawarma Bowl

Easy to make homemade beef shawarma recipe served over a bowl or rice and veggies.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rest time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Spice rub:
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper or to taste
Beef shawarma :
  • 1 lb beef steak about ½ inch in thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Optionals for the bowls:
  • Cooked basmati rice cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, parsley, yogurt, pita bread

Instructions

Spice rub:
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl combine all the spices and mix well.
Beef shawarma:
  1. Place beef steak to a shallow dish and sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil
  2. Using your clean hands, rub it evenly on all sides of the meat.
  3. Cover and allow it to sit for 15 to 30 minutes at room temp.
  4. Meanwhile, heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high, and brush with some oil.
  5. Add marinated steak and grill for 2-4 minutes per side, or until it's done to your liking.
  6. Allow the steak to sit for a bit before slicing it.
Shawarma bowls:
  1. Add a base of cooked basmati rice to each bowl, and top with chopped veggies, pickles, and sliced shawarma steak. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with yogurt and pita bread.

Notes

  •  
  • Serves about 2-4
  • Nutrition facts and calorie counts do not include the rice and veggies 
  • Sirloin tip and flank steak are the best cuts of beef for making shawarma.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also make this in a cast-iron pan.
  • Cut the steak to no thinner than 1/2 inch so that it remains juicy.
  • Avoid marinating for too long. 30 minutes is the perfect amount of time for marinating beef shawarma. Anything longer than 2 hours will cause the beef to break down.
  • You can make it with chicken if you like, but we do have a chicken shawarma recipe you can check out.
  • Serve in a pita wrap, over salad, or over a rice bowl.

Nutrition Information

Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 196IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 329mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 196IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.