This hummus bowl with spiced ground beef is one of those back-pocket dinners I return to again and again. It starts with a base of creamy tahini hummus, gets topped with warm, spiced beef seasoned with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, and finished with a tender fresh herb salad tossed with pickled red onions. Add torn olives, a dusting of sumac and cumin, and serve it all with warm pita or homemade pita chips, and you’ve got a very solid hummus dinner bowl situation.
One of the best things about a hummus bowl? You can top it with pretty much anything you like. This version is a favorite around here, but they’re also great with grilled chicken, roasted or grilled veggies, stewed chickpeas, or even just a crisp cucumber and tomato salad. You can totally customize it however you like.
One of the best things about a hummus bowl? You can top it with pretty much anything you like.
Why You’ll Love These Hummus Bowls with Spiced Ground Beef and Tender Herb Salad
- The Creamy Tahini Hummus Base – These hummus bowls start out with a base of the best hummus. Creamy, light and packed with flavor.
- The Spiced Beef – The ground beef is cooked with shallot and seasoned with lots of cumin, paprika, cinnamon.
- Herb Salad Topping – A super bright and tender herb salad that’s tossed with pickled red onions adds lots of freshness to these bowls.
- The Spiced Dusting – Everything is finished with a dusting of sumac, cumin, and flaky salt.
- Serve it up! – Delicious with homemade pita chips or warm pita bread.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Creamy Tahini Hummus with Lemon and Garlic – You’ll use about half the recipe to make these hummus bowls.
For the Spiced Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef – Get a high quality ground beef that has some fat in it. I wouldn’t recommend a super lean ground beef for this, you want the beef fat to take on the flavors of all those spices and to season the hummus once plated. If you do use a very lean ground beef, you’ll want to add in some extra olive oil when cooking.
- 1 shallot – Finely diced
- ¼ tsp cumin – Ground or whole cumin works here.
- 1 tsp paprika – Sweet, spicy or smoked. Any variety you like or have is great.
- ½ tsp cinnamon – I LOVE adding cinnamon to savory dishes (like in Kota Kapama) and it is so delicious in this spiced beef.
- Salt
- Olive oil
For the Herb Salad
To prep your herbs, wash them well, pat dry and pull off the leaves, removing any tough stems. We’ll be using them like a salad green, no chopping.
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Quick Pickled Red Onions – The quick pickled red onions add a nice bit of acid to the salad and goes so well with the rich spiced beef. If you don’t have any, and don’t want to make any, add in some extra sliced shallot or red onion to the salad.
- Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice is the acid for our quick salad dressing. You could also use a light vinegar if you like.
- Olive oil – Extra Virgin for this
- Salt and Pepper
To Serve
- Olive oil
- Sumac
- Ground cumin
- Flaky salt
- Olives – Pitted and torn in half. Use whatever olives you like, I had a mixture of Greek and Sicilian olives.
- Pita chips or warm pita bread
How to Make these Hummus Bowls with Spiced Beef and Herb Salad
- Cook the Spiced Beef
Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 1–2 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the diced shallot, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and a generous pinch of salt. Continue cooking until the beef is browned, super fragrant and starting to crisp around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside. - Make the Herb Salad
Toss the parsley, cilantro, and dill with pickled red onions, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. - Plate Your Hummus Bowl
Spoon a generous amount of hummus into a shallow bowl. Top with the warm spiced beef, herb salad, and torn olives. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sumac, ground cumin, and flaky salt. - Serve it up!
Serve with warm pita or crispy homemade pita chips.
More Recipe to Try:
Creamy Tahini Hummus with Lemon and Garlic – The best hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic. It’s light, airy and smooth
Homemade Pita Chips – Crispy homemade pita chips! Just a few ingredients, a quick bake and you have the perfect pita chip.
Hasselback Butternut Squash – This hasselback butternut squash is roasted to perfection and topped with a similar spiced beef and lots of fresh herbs. A cozy fall dish you’ll want to make again and again!
FAQ
Can I use store-bought hummus?
Yes, but it won’t be as good. Just being honest. Homemade warm hummus is ideal and nothing like a store bought version. But, if you’re going to use store-bought, get the best quality tahini hummus you can.
What else can I use instead of ground beef?
Ground lamb would be a great substitute or chicken. If you wanted to keep it vegetarian, and skip the meat, try spiced lentils or chickpeas instead.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can, but it’s best served warm. You can make the hummus in advance and make sure to bring it to room temp before serving. Cook your beef and reheat it right before. And for the salad, have everything prepped and toss at the last minute.
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Hummus Bowl with Spiced Ground Beef and Herb Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- Hummus you’ll use about half the recipe for 2 servings here
The Spiced Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cinnamon
- salt
- olive oil
For the herb salad:
- cilantro
- parsley
- dill
- quick pickled red onions or sliced shallot or red onion
- lemon juice
- olive oil
To serve:
- olive oil
- sumac
- ground cumin
- flaky salt
- olives pitted and torn in half
- pita chips or warm pita bread
Instructions
- Cook The Spiced Ground Beef: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and let it cook for 1–2 minutes, breaking it up. Add the diced shallot, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and a generous pinch of salt. Cook until the beef is browned and crisp around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make Your Herb Salad: In a bowl, toss your herbs with the quick pickled red onions, a squeeze of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Plate Up Your Hummus Bowl: Spoon a generous amount of hummus into a shallow bowl. Top with the warm spiced beef, herb salad, and torn olives. Season with ground cumin, sumac, and flaky salt. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve with homemade pita chips or warm pita on the side.
Did You Make This Recipe?
Leave a comment with your thoughts or share your version on Instagram by tagging @TheMostHungry. I’d love to see how you made it your own!
