Description
Middle Eastern Inspired Ground Beef Bowls are a flavorful and wholesome dish featuring warmly spiced ground beef served over fluffy basmati rice. This recipe is accompanied by crisp fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, and a refreshing homemade yogurt sauce, making it perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bowls
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup hummus
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and minced garlic. Mix well and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef along with the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked basmati rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with the seasoned ground beef, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, a dollop of hummus, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl with the prepared yogurt sauce and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately for a fresh and flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground lamb or turkey for different flavors.
- Adding pickled onions or olives can enhance the flavor profile and add extra zest.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep; store the toppings and sauces separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
