Mediterranean Beef Bowl

By The Mediterranean Dish · 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Optional harissa oil: warm 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stir in the harissa paste and Aleppo pepper flakes, then set aside to cool.
2. In a large nonstick pan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the finely chopped yellow onion, the finely chopped garlic and the diced green bell pepper, with a big pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in the tomato paste and 1/4 cup water.
3. Add the lean ground beef with another pinch of salt. Break it up and cook, stirring often, about 5 to 7 minutes until browned. If the beef is fatty, drain excess fat now. Add the baharat and smoked Spanish paprika and cook a few more minutes until no pink remains. Taste, adjust the seasoning and take off the heat.
4. Toss the diced Roma tomatoes and Persian cucumbers with a pinch of kosher salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
5. Divide the warmed cooked whole grains between serving bowls and top each with the beef. Drizzle with harissa oil if using, then tahini sauce or creamy feta dressing. Add the tomato and cucumber mix, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro or parsley and pitted olives.

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