Hummus Dinner Bowls with Spiced Ground Beef and Tomatoes

A hearty Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring smooth hummus topped with spiced ground beef and fresh tomato-parsley salad. This flavorful combination brings together warming spices like coriander and cinnamon with bright, fresh elements for a satisfying meal.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pint tomatoes
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 batch hummus
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • 1 serving hot sauce
  • 4 servings pickles
  • 4 pieces pita

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large heavy, preferably cast-iron, skillet over high. Pat beef dry with paper towels, then press into an even layer in skillet with a spatula. Season with coriander, pepper, cinnamon, and 1 tsp. salt and cook, undisturbed, until a brown crust begins to form underneath, about 6 minutes. Turn, break beef into pieces, and continue to cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 1 minute.

    7 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toss tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Divide hummus among shallow bowls. Using the back of a spoon, smooth into an even layer, then create a wide divot in the center. Spoon spiced beef and tomato mixture over, then drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper, if using. Serve with lemon wedges, hot sauce, pickles, and pita alongside, if using.

    5 min