Have you ever wanted to make your favourite dip into a full meal? This article will show you how to turn basic hummus into a delicious Lebanese-style dish with ground beef!
- Hummus is made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, garlic and spices.
- This recipe tops creamy hummus with seasoned ground beef, toasted pine nuts and parsley.
- It’s an easy, healthy meal you can make at home that tastes amazing.
- Reading on to learn all the simple steps!
What You’ll Need
To make this tasty hummus and beef dish, you’ll need just a few basic ingredients:
For the Hummus:
- Canned chickpeas
- Tahini (sesame seed paste)
- Lemon juice
- Garlic cloves
- Salt
- Ice cubes (secret ingredient!)
For the Beef Topping:
- Ground beef
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Seven spice blend (or substitute cinnamon)
- Pine nuts
- Fresh parsley
Making the Creamy Hummus Base
The first step is making a really smooth, creamy hummus. Here are the simple steps:
- Peel the chickpeas by pinching each one to remove the thin outer shell (this makes it extra creamy, but you can skip if desired)
- Blend the peeled chickpeas alone until they form a powder-like texture.
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and ice cubes.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until extremely smooth and creamy.
- Scrape the hummus into a shallow bowl or plate and smooth the top.
Tip: Blending the hummus for a very long time is the secret to getting it ultra smooth!
Cooking the Beef and Pine Nut Topping
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Toasting the Pine Nuts
- Add raw pine nuts to a pan with olive oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
- Remove toasted pine nuts from heat and set aside.
Cooking the Ground Beef
- Add more olive oil to the same pan.
- Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper and a spice blend (or cinnamon)
- Cook while crumbling the beef with a wooden spoon until fully browned.
Assembling the Finished Dish
With the hummus and toppings ready, it’s time to put it all together:
- Spread the smooth hummus into a shallow bowl or onto a plate.
- Scoop the seasoned ground beef mixture onto the centre of the hummus.
- Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the beef.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil over the whole dish before serving.
And that’s it! Serve this delicious hummus with ground beef along with warm pita bread or pita chips for dipping. It makes a great appetizer for sharing or a full meal for the whole family to enjoy.
Doesn’t it sound tasty? Give this easy Mediterranean-inspired hummus recipe a try for a change from plain hummus. The seasoned beef and creamy dip combination is so flavorful and satisfying. Did this make you hungry to try this hummus and beef dish soon?
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