Hummus with Ground Beef

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Creamy, garlicky hummus is topped with Certified Angus Beef^® ground beef cooked in clarified butter and scented with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. This easy Lebanese recipe is perfect for scooping up with pita bread or eating alongside a big Syrian salad.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 243kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Equipment

1 Food Processor

Ingredients

Hummus

32 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup tahini
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup ice water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
minced parsley optional garnish
toasted pine nuts optional garnish

Seasoned Ground Beef

1 tablespoon clarified butter
1 pound Certified Angus Beef® ground sirloin or ground chuck
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Start by making the hummus: place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Check for seasoning and add more garlic, lemon or salt as desired; set aside.
Next, melt the clarified butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the Certified Angus Beef® ground sirloin (or chuck) and begin breaking down using a wooden spoon or potato masher. Sprinkle with all the spices: salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Continue cooking until ground beef is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
To serve, spread the hummus in a thin layer on a large platter or plate. Top with the warmed ground beef mixture then garnish the platter with minced parsley and toasted pine nuts. Serve with pita bread.

Notes

Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.

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