The combination of juicy spiced ground beef, lamb and vegetables gives this hummus unexpected texture and deep flavor. It makes for a great appetizer or party dip, scooped up with warmed pita or flatbread (I even use naan bread)
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<br />ingredients :
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<br />For the beef mixture:
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<br />2 tablespoons of olive oil
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<br />1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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<br />1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
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<br />1/2 yellow zucchini, finely chopped
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<br />1 garlic clove, minced
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<br />1/4 lb ground beef
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<br />1/4 lb ground lamb
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<br /> 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika
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<br />1 tablespoon of chili powder
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<br />1/4 teaspoon of cumin
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<br />2 tablespoons of tomato paste
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<br />salt and pepper to taste
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<br />for the hummus:
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<br />1/2 cup of veggie broth
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<br />sesame seeds
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<br />1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
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<br />1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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<br />juice from 1/2 lemon
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<br />1 garlic clove, minced
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<br />1/4 cup of well-stirred tahini
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<br />1-2 tablespoons of water
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<br />1/4 teaspoon of cumin
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<br />2 tablespoons of olive oil,
<br />and more for drizzling
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<br />salt to taste
<br />make it :
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<br />Heat the oil in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pepper, zucchini and onion and cook until it becomes soft.
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<br />Add the ground meat and break it apart, stir in the spices, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth into the ground meat mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes or until broth has almost evaporated, but still juicy.
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<br />In a food processor, puree the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, water, cumin olive oil and salt and pepper until very smooth. Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl and top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley.
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<br />Serve with warm pita or naan bread. Voila!

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