15-Minute Middle Eastern Beef Bowl Recipe Easy Dinner Idea

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 15 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
4. Add ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sumac, 1 tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Stir well and cook 5 minutes.
5. Pour in ½ cup water, lower the heat, cover and simmer 5-7 minutes until slightly saucy.
6. Whisk together ½ cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp tahini, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp kosher salt (to taste) and ½ tsp black pepper until smooth.
7. Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with the spiced beef and chopped cucumber, tomatoes and peppers.
8. Drizzle with the yogurt tahini sauce and serve immediately.

Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.

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