Beef Shawarma Bowl with Spiced Potatoes (Batata Harra), Toum, and Pickles

Name: Beef Shawarma Bowl with Spiced Potatoes (Batata Harra), Toum, and Pickles
Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks; 5 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chili fakes; ¼ cup (weight varies) mixed fresh herbs, minced (parsley, dill, and cilantro); ¼ cup (weight varies) mixed fresh herbs, minced (parsley, dill, and cilantro); ¼ cup (weight varies) mixed fresh herbs, minced (parsley, dill, and cilantro); ¼ cup (weight varies) mixed fresh herbs, minced (parsley, dill, and cilantro); 1½ pounds (680 g) beef sirloin, sliced into super-thin slices; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons (8 g) minced fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground sumac; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil; Pita bread; Pickles; Pepperoncini

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Bowls

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

About

This Beef Shawarma Bowl is made of paper-thin, tender, spiced beef that is paired with batata harra, which is a unique dish of crispy, garlicky, spicy potatoes tossed with plenty of fresh herbs. Beef shawarma loves a side of creamy garlic toum, tangy pickles, and a zesty onion sumac salad. You can add your favorite fixings here from other shawarma bowl recipes in the book. Serve with soft pita bread rounds for scooping up every savory bite.

Ingredients

Main course
Low carb
High protein

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