Description
A bold and flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring creamy hummus topped with spiced, sizzling beef, fresh herbs, and served with warm grilled pita bread. Perfect for sharing or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 2–4 tbsp cold water
- Grilled pita bread
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the hummus: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt until smooth. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chopped beef.
- Season with cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is deeply browned and crisp in spots, about 8–10 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and stir to coat.
- Assemble: Spread hummus onto a serving plate. Top with the hot spiced beef, then sprinkle with herbs and chili flakes.
- Serve with warm grilled pita.
Notes
- Use lean beef for a less greasy topping.
- Hummus can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Try lamb as a flavorful alternative to beef.
- Serve with pickled vegetables for added tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
