Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowls with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the lemon tahini sauce by adding all sauce ingredients to a small blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. 2Mash the garlic and chop the zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
  3. 3Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Once the pan is hot, add the red onion and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  5. 5Add the mashed garlic and stir for about 15 seconds.
  6. 6Add in the ground beef, breaking it down into tiny pieces and stirring until cooked through.
  7. 7Next, add the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, and seasonings (oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper).
  8. 8Continue to stir for another 5 minutes or so until all the veggies have softened.
  9. 9Stir in the olives and feta cheese.
  10. 10Remove from heat and divide between bowls, then drizzle with the lemon tahini sauce on top.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 0.75 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.75 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 0.5 red onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tb parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 3 tb tahini
  • 2 tb honey
  • 2 tb red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Water to thin

Equipment

small blendercutting boardlarge panspoon

Tips

  • Serve on its own or over rice.