This Spicy Beef Loaded Hummus is a simple, flavor-packed weeknight dinner or party appetizer that will whisk you off to the Mediterranean in no time!
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 20minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
1batchclassic hummusabout 1 1/2 cups
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2yellow onionsmall dice
2clovesgarlicminced
1/3lbground beef
1/2vine tomatosmall dice
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonoregano
1/2teaspooncoriander
1/8 - 1/4teaspooncayennedepending on how spicy you want it
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Pinchof parsley
Pinchof turmeric
Pinchof allspice
Pinchof smoked paprika
Pinchof chili powder
1 1/2tablespoonstomato paste
1/4cupwater
Instructions
In a medium saute pan, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and let soften 3 minutes or until starting to become translucent. then add in the tomato.
Add in the ground beef, breaking it up and browning it. Let it start to cook, about 3 minutes.
Add in all the spices and stir well to coat the beef. Add in the tomato paste and water. Stir well and cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors have melded together.
In a shallow bowl, spread out the hummus, then top with the beef mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, then serve with warm pita.