Hummus topped with Beef Shawarma

Shawarma-Style Beef Hummus

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Overall Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4

Velvety hummus adorned with beef seasoned to shawarma perfection!

ingredients

For the beef shawarma:

• 1 pound ground beef (or lamb, or turkey)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix (link)

For the hummus:

• 2 (15 ounce) cans (~3 cups) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)
• salt to preference

directions

For the beef shawarma:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking it up while it cooks for about 10 minutes, then drain any leftover grease.
2. Incorporate the onion and sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes,
3. Stir in the garlic and shawarma spice, mix thoroughly, and cook for an additional minute.

For the hummus:

4. Blend all ingredients in a food processor, adding water as needed to reach your desired texture.

Option: Include 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce along with the seasoning.
Option: Include 1 teaspoon soy sauce along with the seasoning.
Option: Pair with diced cucumbers.
Option: Pair with diced tomatoes.
Option: Pair with sliced olives.
Option: Serve with pitas for scooping!