Hummus with Beef Mince

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Creamy hummus topped with spiced beef mince, toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs. Served with warm flatbread and rocket on the side.

Lebenase Style Mince with Hummus served on a round platter with toasted pinenuts and mint leaves scattered over the top. A hand with a broken peice of pitabread dipping into the mince and hummus dish.

This recipe for Lebanese-style Hummus and Beef Mince is such a yummy and fun way to serve hummus. Easy to prepare, this meal can be served as a shared starter from one plate, or, it could be divided up and served as a main for up to 4 people.

If these flavours sound like a bit of you, you might also be keen to check out my BBQ Lamb Koftas served with hummus and flatbreads. If you have the time, why not also make your own Flatbreads with my easy recipe?

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Hummus and Beef Mince

Ingredient notes:

The ingredients to make Lebanse Style Mince and Hummus sitting on a grey bench top.

Mince: I used lean beef mince to create this recipe. Feel free to use lamb mince if you prefer.
Hummus: I like to use traditional garlic hummus in this meal.
Spices: This combination of spices produces fragrant beef mince. As always, amend the quantities to suit your taste.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

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Step by step instructions:

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes.

Chopped peices of onion frying in a frypan.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mince and cook while stirring until browned. Add the remaining spices and cook for two minutes.

Chopped onion and mince frying in a frypan

Fried mince and onion with spices in a frypan

Place the hummus on a large round plate and spread out to the edges. Top with the cooked mince and toasted pine nuts.

Lebenase mince in a frypan, toasted pinenuts in a small glass bowl and a tub of hummas all sitting on a grey bench top.

Hummus spread onto a large round blue platter. The Lebenase Style Mince has been placed over the top.

Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with warm flatbreads, rocket leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Lebenase Style Mince with Hummus served on a round platter with toasted pinenuts and mint leaves scattered over the top.

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What other ingredients could be served with this dish?

Along with your favourite, flat bread, pita pockets or gluten free toast... you could also serve this yummy meal with fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and radish, as well as pickles and olives.

What is the best type of hummus to use?

Personally, I like to serve my mince with a simple, traditional hummus. But if you have a favourite type of hummus, by all means use that! You could also make your own hummus if you like.

Storage:

Store any leftover mince and hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Top tips:

This is a really fun sharing dish. Place the large plate of hummus next to a bowl of flatbreads and allow everyone to scoop and eat directly from the shared plate.

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*DISCLAIMER*
If you are coeliac, or cooking for someone who is, please ensure you make the necessary substitutions to ensure this recipe meets your dietary requirements. Be sure to check the labels on all your processed food, including sauce bottles, to make sure they are gluten free.

Hummus and Beef Mince

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Spiced beef mince served on top of creamy hummus with flatbread and rocket on the side.

Ingredients

Beef mince

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500g lean beef mince
½ tsp allspice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp cracked black pepper

To serve

500g store bought hummus, room temperature*
30g pine nuts, toasted
Fresh parsley and mint
Fresh rocket leaves
Flatbread*
Olive oil or chilli oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mince and cook while stirring until browned.
Add the remaining spices and cook for two minutes.
Place the hummus on a large round plate and spread out to the edges. Top with the cooked mince and toasted pine nuts.
Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with warm flatbreads, rocket leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

* If you are coeliac or cooking for someone who is, please ensure you make the necessary substitutions to ensure these recipes meet your dietary requirements. As always, be sure to check the labels on all your processed food including sauce bottles to make sure they are gluten free.

You could serve the hummus warm if you prefer.
For a festive twist, add some pomegranate seeds to the garnish.
Honey can also be drizzled over the top for a sweet touch.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 667Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1798mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 10gSugar: 3gProtein: 67g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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