Middle Eastern Ground Beef Bowl
Spiced ground beef with cumin, paprika, and sumac served over rice or bulgur with a creamy yogurt tahini sauce and fresh vegetables. A 15-minute weeknight dinner with big Middle Eastern flavors.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Spiced Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
For the Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and peppers
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and saute until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the water, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the mixture is slightly saucy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Divide the rice among bowls. Top with the spiced ground beef and chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle with the yogurt tahini sauce and serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can serve the spiced ground beef with baked sweet potato or bulgur pilaf if preferred.
- Do not rush the spice step. Cooking them for a full 5 minutes before adding water deepens the flavor.
- The beef keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water.
- For dairy-free, use a plain dairy-free yogurt or thin tahini with lemon juice and water.
- To add heat, stir in a pinch of cayenne with the other spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg