Step 1

*The Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips need to be made at least a day in advance. The recipe is in the "notes" in the post above.*

Step 2

Make the salad shirazi first by combining all of the salad's ingredients and refrigerate. Make the rice by following the directions on package and set aside when done. While rice is simmering, make the spiced beef.

Step 3

To make the spiced beef, add the meat, onion, and garlic to a frying pan and season with za'atar, cumin, turmeric, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the ground beef is fully cooked and the onion has softened.

Step 4

Make bowls by topping prepared rice with your desired amount of salad shirazi, spiced beef, hummus, and any other topping you desire. Garnish with some fresh parsley and ground sumac. Enjoy!

Step 5

Great toppings for these bowls: pita bread or pita chips, feta cheese, pickled turnips (recipe in post), tzatziki, olives.