Best Layered Hummus Dip Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
2461 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Best Layered Hummus Dip Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with a smooth hummus layer, either homemade or store-bought, providing a creamy, mild base. The spiced beef topping is prepared by sautéeing onions and peppers, then cooking ground beef with a warm, aromatic spice blend including allspice, sumac, and cinnamon, and simmering it in tomato sauce for depth. This rich meat layer contrasts the smooth hummus.
The assembled dip is finished with fresh chopped tomatoes and parsley, which add brightness and color. Pine nuts toasted until fragrant provide a crunchy contrast, enhancing texture variety. The layered presentation allows each bite to combine creamy, spiced meat, and fresh notes.
Serving the dip with warm pita bread or chips complements its Mediterranean flavors. Variations include substituting white bean hummus or adjusting spices in the meat mixture. Make-ahead tips suggest preparing the hummus and meat up to a day in advance. Leftovers store well refrigerated and may be reheated carefully to maintain quality.
Ingredients
For Hummus:
- Make this Homemade Hummus Recipe, or use 16-oz store-bought quality hummus that you like.
For Spiced Beef:
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, divided, small; red variety
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 green bell pepper cored and chopped
- 8 ounces ground beef I used ButcherBox 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lean
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce canned
Fresh toppings
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 3 tbsp pine nut optional, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare hummus in advance using this recipe for creamy homemade hummus OR prepare 16-oz of quality store-bought plain hummus.
- To make the spiced beef topping, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet until shimmering but not smoking. Add most of the onions, keeping about 1 tbsp or so for later. Add green peppers and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add lean ground beef and saute until fully browned (about 8 mins or so.) Carefully drain any excess fat and return skillet to heat. Season beef with kosher salt, pepper, allspice, sumac, and cinnamon. Stir in tomato sauce, and cook another 5 mins or so, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the layered hummus dip! Spread hummus in a serving bowl. Pour a generous drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil (I used our Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil.) Top with the spiced meat, fresh chopped tomatoes, parsley, the remaining red onion, and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve immediately with warm pita pockets or these homemade pita chips.
Notes
- Make the hummus a day ahead and refrigerate for best texture and flavor.
- The spiced beef topping can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Serve with warm pita pockets, pita chips, roasted tomatoes, fried eggplant, or couscous salad for varied accompaniments.
- Customize the meat spices using paprika, turmeric, cumin, nutmeg, or ras el hanout as alternatives.
- Leftovers keep up to 4 days in an airtight container; reheat spiced meat separately to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246.1kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.1g | 5% |
| Protein | 15.1g | 30% |
| Fat | 14.6g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24.6mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 413.1mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 488.3mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 19.3mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 54.9mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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