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Shawarma Beef Rice Bowl with Garlic Feta Dressing

Name: Shawarma Beef Rice Bowl with Garlic Feta Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 oz feta cheese; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp sumac; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 cups cooked yellow rice, for serving; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced pickles; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, for drizzling; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

This shawarma beef rice bowl combines spiced ground beef over fluffy yellow rice with a creamy garlic feta dressing and pomegranate molasses for a quick, Middle Eastern-inspired weeknight dinner.

🌍Middle Eastern 🏷️Rice bowl 🏷️Shawarma beef 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️Feta cheese Yellow rice

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Total

25 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$40–$66

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 oz feta cheese
1/4 cup water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp sumac
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tsp cornstarch
2 cups cooked yellow rice, for serving
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup sliced pickles
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, for drizzling
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a blender, combine olive oil, feta cheese, water, sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and mayonnaise to make the dressing.
2
Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then refrigerate to chill while you prepare the rest of the meal.
3
Chop the romaine lettuce and set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned.
5
Add the sumac, coriander, allspice, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the beef. Stir well to combine.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch to create a slurry.
7
Pour the slurry into the skillet with the beef. Stir and let it simmer for a minute or two until the sauce thickens.
8
To assemble, divide the cooked yellow rice between two bowls. Top with the shawarma beef, chopped lettuce, and sliced pickles.
9
Drizzle with the chilled garlic feta dressing and pomegranate molasses. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef in batches on medium-high heat to develop color and flavor without overcrowding the pan.
Make the garlic feta dressing while the beef cooks; let it sit 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Cook the rice with a pinch of turmeric or saffron to achieve the characteristic yellow color if not using pre-seasoned rice.
Drizzle pomegranate molasses just before serving to prevent it from soaking into the rice and becoming too tart.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground lamb or ground chicken (adjust cooking time for chicken)
Feta cheese → ricotta salata or Persian kashk (kashk adds tanginess; use less)
Pomegranate molasses → balsamic vinegar (use sparingly; it's sharper)
Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt (use equal parts for a tangier, lighter dressing)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled or component bowls in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat beef gently in a skillet; keep dressing separate and add fresh before serving to prevent sogginess.

Common Questions

Can I make the garlic feta dressing ahead?

Yes, store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whisk before serving if it separates.

What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses?

Use a squeeze of fresh lemon juice mixed with a pinch of sugar, or substitute with pomegranate juice reduced by half on the stovetop.

How do I season the beef for shawarma flavor?

Toast and grind warm spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, then mix into the ground beef before cooking for authentic shawarma seasoning.

Can I prep the rice and beef ahead of time?

Yes, cook both separately and refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef gently in a skillet and fluff the rice before assembling.