Hummus With Beef (Hummus Ma Lahma) Recipe

Name: Hummus With Beef (Hummus Ma Lahma)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the hummus; 1 2/3 cups dried garbanzo beans (or 4 cups canned chickpeas); 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; For the beef; 1/4 lb ground beef; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

For the hummus
1 2/3 cups dried garbanzo beans (or 4 cups canned chickpeas)
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the beef
1/4 lb ground beef
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper

1
Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain, cover with water and boil until tender (about an hour) Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, drain chickpeas and set aside to cool.
2
Peel the cooled chickpeas, and puree with the reserved cooking liquid.
3
Place garlic clove and a pinch of salt in a mortar and crush into a paste. Add garlic paste, tahini, lemon juice, and salt to pureed chickpeas.
4
Transfer hummus to a shallow bowl, and press a well into the center with a spoon. Set aside.
5
Cook beef in a skillet with the spices over medium heat until browned. Drain grease, and spoon into the well in the hummus.
6
Drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley and paprika.
7
Serve with olives and pita bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the hummus, 1 2/3 cups dried garbanzo beans (or 4 cups canned chickpeas), 1 garlic clove, 1/2 cup tahini, and more.

Yes, Hummus With Beef (Hummus Ma Lahma) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hummus With Beef (Hummus Ma Lahma)

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Variations & substitutions

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