Za'atar Beef Bowls
with Hummus and Spiced Rice- Sulphites
- Sesame
- Egg
- Mustard
Creamy, spicy, tart, savoury – this delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish has it all! Speedy shawarma-spiced rice is jeweled with roasted peppers and onions, then topped with fragrant za'atar beef, hummus and marinated fresh tomatoes. Grab a fork and dig in!
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
2 tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Za'atar Spice
(Contains: Sesame)
8 tbsp
Hummus
(Contains: Sesame)
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
113 g
Onion, chopped
160 g
Tomato
1 tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Garlic Puree
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
3.83 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then 2 tsp Shawarma Spice Blend (dbl for 4 ppl) and half the onions. Cook, stirring often, until onions soften slightly, 1-2 min. Add rice to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, 2-3 min. Add 1 1/4 cups water (dbl for 4 ppl) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
While rice cooks, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.
Whisk together vinegar, 2 tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4 ppl) in a large bowl. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Transfer peppers to a plate. Set aside.
Heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add Za'atar Spice, half the garlic puree, remaining Shawarma Spice Blend and remaining onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onions soften slightly, 2-3 min.
Stir together mayo, remaining garlic puree and 1 tsp water (dbl for 4 ppl) in a small bowl. Fluff rice with a fork, then season with salt and stir in peppers. Divide rice between bowls. Top with za'atar beef and marinated tomatoes. Dollop hummus over top. Drizzle with garlic mayo.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the unique spice blend, though some found it needed more intensity; several praised the hummus and garlic mayo combination.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, with many noting it came together faster than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables, like cucumber or a Mediterranean salad; some recommend increasing the amount of hummus and spices.
- Portions: Several noted generous portions, especially for the rice; a few wished for more beef or vegetables to balance the dish.
- Texture: Some found the beef a bit dry; adding more sauce or increasing the hummus quantity could help improve moisture.
