SPICED MEAT With HUMMUS

Ingredients

• (2 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• (1 lb) ground beef
• (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• (1 tsp) kosher salt,
• (1 tsp ) cayenne pepper
• (1 tsp) ground cumin
• (½ tsp) ground sumac
• (½ cup) beef or chicken broth or water
• (2 tbsp) tamarind paste
• (2 tbsp) tomato paste
• (1 tbsp) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• (½ cup) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
• 2 cups (480 ml) hummus for serving
• (¼ cup) lightly toasted pine nuts for serving.

Method

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through and has released its liquid, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the meat to a bowl, leaving (2 to 3 tbsp (45 ml)) of liquid in the skillet.
2. Add the onion, reduce the heat, and cook until the onion is lightly golden and slightly softened, 8 to 9 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Return the meat to the pan, stir in the salt, cayenne, cumin, and sumac, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, tamarind paste, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Pour over the meat, add the tomatoes, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the meat has absorbed most of the liquid, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
4. Mound the hummus in a large bowl and top with the meat mixture. Garnish with pine nuts and parsley.