Description
Born from a chaotic food memory in Crete, this bowl is a tribute to that first bite of bold, herb-laced beef and creamy hummus under the summer sun. Packed with juicy beef, crisp veggies, and a zesty tahini drizzle, this dish brings the Mediterranean to your table—fast, fresh, and bursting with joy.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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2 cups cauliflower rice (or quinoa)
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½ cup hummus
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1 cucumber, diced
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⅓ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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2 tbsp tahini
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Optional: chopped parsley, pickled onions, feta, mint
Instructions
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Sear the Beef: In a hot skillet, brown ground beef. Add cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fully cooked and fragrant.
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Prep the Base: Microwave or sauté cauliflower rice. Fluff quinoa if using.
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Mix Tahini Sauce: Whisk tahini with lemon juice and a bit of water until smooth and pourable.
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Assemble: In shallow bowls, layer cauliflower rice, beef, cucumbers, olives, and hummus. Drizzle with tahini sauce. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
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Add a pinch of cinnamon to beef for warmth.
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Use Greek yogurt if you’re out of tahini.
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Make it a wrap using warm pita!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 per serving
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 28g