Steak Shawarma Bowl

Ingredients

• For the Steak Marinade:
• 8 oz boneless sirloin steak, sliced thin against the grain
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• a pinch cinnamon
• For the Spiced Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice, such as Basmati
• 1 3/4 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• For the Tzatziki & Assembly:
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 pita bread
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup store-bought pickled turnips, sliced
• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the tzatziki first to allow the flavors to combine. Grate half the cucumber on a box grater. Squeeze the grated cucumber firmly in a clean kitchen towel to remove all excess water. In a small bowl, mix the squeezed cucumber with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together all the steak marinade ingredients, from the 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt to the pinch of cinnamon. Add the thinly sliced steak and toss until every piece is well-coated. Allow the steak to marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   To make the spiced rice, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Stir in the 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice and stir to coat it in the spiced butter. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

4. 4

   While the rice cooks, prepare the bowl components. Chop the tomato and slice the remaining half of the cucumber.

5. 5

   Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak in a single layer, being careful not to crowd the pan (cook in batches if needed). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let it rest for a moment.

6. 6

   Warm the pita bread. To assemble the bowls, divide the spiced rice between two bowls. Top with the cooked steak, chopped tomato and cucumber, pickled turnips, a dollop of hummus, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Drizzle generously with the tzatziki and serve immediately.