Ground Beef Layered Hummus

Name: Ground Beef Layered Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -16 ounce can of chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed); 1 lemon (juiced); 1/3 cup tahini; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ({you may want more for thinner hummus}); 1 pound ground beef ({I use 80/20}); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 sweet onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/4 cup pine nuts; parsley (chopped); Green onion (chopped); 1 large beefsteak tomato (diced); 1/2 English cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup pitted olives (halved {optional}); 2 teaspoons za'atar (or sumac)

Ground Beef Layered Hummus is the perfect appetizer or meal for a crowd or a quick weeknight dinner for your family.

Prep20 min
Cook10 min
Total30 min
Makes4 servings
Calories800

Ingredients

4 servings

For the Hummus:

1 -16 ounce can of chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed)
1 lemon (juiced)
1/3 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ({you may want more for thinner hummus})

For the Beef:

1 pound ground beef ({I use 80/20})
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 sweet onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice

For the Toppings:

1/4 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup pine nuts
parsley (chopped)
Green onion (chopped)
1 large beefsteak tomato (diced)
1/2 English cucumber (diced)
1/2 cup pitted olives (halved {optional})
2 teaspoons za'atar (or sumac)

Method

1
Combine all ingredients in the food processor. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute (blend longer for more creamy texture). Add a small amount of additional olive oil to thin out the hummus and blend again if you think it is too thick. Set aside.
2
In a large skillet heat the olive oil {or ghee} over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef and turn to medium heat.
3
Use a wooden spoon to break apart the ground beef and let it begin to cook. Add the cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, paprika and clove to the beef and continue to cook until the ground beef is cooked through and no pink is left.
4
Remove the ground beef from the stove and drain excess fat.
5
Spread your hummus on a platter. Top with the ground beef mixture. Garnish with feta cheese, the pine nuts, parsley, green onion, tomato, cucumber, olives and chickpeas. Sprinkle za'atar over the finished dish. Serve with veggies, fresh pita or pita chips.

Notes

Try other garnishes like roasted red peppers, artichokes, pistachios, a dollop of Greek yogurt, sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers, pepperoncini's. Fresh Ground Beef can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days (3-4 days if cooked) or in the freezer for 3-4 months (2-3 months for cooked). To thaw frozen Ground Beef, refrigerate for 12 hours or microwave.