Loaded Hummus Bowls with Spiced Ground Beef

Creamy hummus is topped with cumin- and coriander-seasoned ground beef, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, parsley, and lemon, then served with warm pita for an easy, filling dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground coriander
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.75 teaspoon (4 g) kosher salt
• 2 cups (480 g) plain hummus
• 1 medium (about 200 g) english cucumber
• 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium lemon
• 0.25 cup chopped (15 g) fresh parsley
• 4 medium (about 240 g) pita bread

Cooking instructions

1. Prepare the toppings: dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, chop the parsley, and cut the lemon into wedges. Mince the garlic. (about 10 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Stir in the cumin, coriander, garlic, and salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and the beef reaches 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer. (about 3 min) — 160°F (71°C)
4. Warm the pita in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 to 60 seconds per side, or until soft and warm. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
5. Spread 1/2 cup (120 g) hummus into each shallow bowl. Divide the cooked beef among the bowls, then arrange the cucumber and tomatoes on top. Finish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately with warm pita. (about 2 min)