Description
These Middle Eastern Inspired Ground Beef Bowls feature savory ground beef seasoned with warm spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice. Served with rice, fresh vegetables, hummus, olives, and pita, they create a vibrant and satisfying meal packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound (454 g) 85/15 ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of ground turmeric
Pinch of saffron
Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
Cooked white rice, for serving
Hummus, for serving
Pickled red onions, for serving
Kalamata olives, for serving
Diced tomatoes, for serving
Sliced cucumbers, for serving
Pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, turmeric, and saffron in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of neutral cooking oil.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is softened and the beef is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the beef and stir well to coat evenly.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- For extra texture, let the beef sit undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes between stirs to develop crispy edges.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls and top with the seasoned beef.
- Add hummus, pickled red onions, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita as desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute ground lamb for part or all of the beef for a more traditional flavor.
Add crumbled feta cheese for a creamy and tangy topping.
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of white rice if preferred.
Drizzle with tahini sauce or garlic yogurt sauce for added richness.
Roasted chickpeas make a great addition for extra texture and protein.
Store cooked beef separately from toppings for meal prep and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
