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Spiced Ground Beef with Yogurt Tahini Sauce


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious spiced ground beef dish served with yogurt tahini sauce over rice and fresh vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 lemon (juice of)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooked rice
  • Chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and peppers

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  4. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the mixture is slightly saucy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Divide the rice among bowls. Top with the spiced ground beef and chopped vegetables.
  8. Drizzle with the yogurt tahini sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with warm pita bread.
  • Adjust the spices to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg