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Hummus and Meat

In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare a delicious and traditional dish that combines creamy hummus with flavorful meat. This dish is a staple in Arabic cuisine and is perfect for both casual family meals and special occasions. B

The key to making the perfect hummus and meat dish lies in using high-quality ingredients. After you make the smooth and creamy hummus from scratch add sautéed tender and juicy pieces of meat with fragrant spices. The combination of these two components creates a harmonious and delicious flavor profile that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Get ready to impress your guests with this delectable and satisfying dish!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 6.0

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 548 | Total Fat: 44 g 68% | Saturated Fat: 6 g 30% | Monounsaturated Fat: 23 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 26 mg 9% | Sodium: 453 mg 19% | Potassium: 480 mg 14% | Total Carbohydrates: 21 g 7% | Dietary Fiber: 9 g 36% | Sugars: 3 g | Protein: 23 g 45% | Vitamin A: 1% | Vitamin C: 10 % | Calcium: 20% | Iron: 26%

Equipment:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon or non stick spatula*
• Skillet*
• Small skillet
• Mortar and pestle (optional)*
• Measuring cups and spoons*
• Spoon for serving
• Scale

Ingredients:

• 1-2 recipes of hummus
• 250 grams ground beef
• 100 grams onion, minced
• 1 large garlic cloves, mashed
• ¼ teaspoon 7 spices powder*
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon*
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper*
• ¼ teaspoon salt*
• ¼ cup olive oil,, plus 2 tablespoons for frying the nuts (optional)
• ¼ cup pine nuts or almonds (optional)*

*If you can't find these products in your local store, you can purchase them through my Amazon affiliate link in the bio of my Instagram account @alefcuisine. Just a heads up, I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through my link.

Instructions:

1. Make the hummus according to the previous recipe.
2. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned all over.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the 7 spice powder, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Cook for another minute or two, until the spices are fragrant.
6. If using, fry the almonds or pine nuts in the additional olive oil until golden.
7. To serve, spread the hummus on a serving platter. Top with the meat mixture and pine nuts, if using.
8. Serve with bread, vegetables, etc.

Tips:

• You can use diced beef instead of ground beef if you prefer. Just cut the beef into small pieces and cook it until browned all over.
• For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.