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Spicy Beef Loaded Hummus

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 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 batch classic hummus about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 vine tomato small dice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne depending on how spicy you want it
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of parsley
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Pinch of allspice
  • Pinch of smoked paprika
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water

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.