Shawarma-Style Beef and Rice Bowl with Caramelized Red Onions
Savor the flavors of the Middle East with this hearty bowl filled with tender beef stew meat, fluffy white rice, and sweet caramelized red onions, all infused with the warm spices of cumin, coriander, and sumac. This dish is a creative twist on traditional shawarma, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. The combination of textures and flavors will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Beirut.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- middle eastern
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- beef stew meat
- red onion
- white rice
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2mediumred onion, thinly sliced
- 1cupwhite rice, rinsed and drained
- 2tbspsolive oil, none
- 1tspground cumin, none
- 1tspground coriander, none
- 1/2tspsumac, none
- 1/2tspsalt, none
- 1/4tspblack pepper, none
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4cupchopped fresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the saucepan and set aside.
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In the same saucepan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
10mmedium heat - 3
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, sumac, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan with the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 4
Add the cooked beef back into the saucepan with the onion and spice mixture. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
1mmedium heat - 5
Add 1 cup of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
10mlow heat - 6
While the beef is cooking, prepare the white rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves combining the rice with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan, bringing to a boil, reducing the heat to low, covering, and simmering for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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To serve, divide the cooked white rice onto four plates or bowls. Top the rice with the beef and onion mixture, then drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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