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| Spicy Ground Beef and Baharat Seasoning |
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground caraway
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, minced
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 1/4-pound ground beef (85/15)
1 can (14.5 oz.) petite dice tomatoes
2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning (above)
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
6-8 whole Romaine Lettuce leaves
Greek yogurt for serving, if desired
Baharat Seasoning: Mix together the ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, ground caraway, and turmeric with enough tepid water to make a paste; set aside. Note: Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to a creamy paste.
Spicy ground beef:
1. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the seasoned onions from the pan. Transfer to a bowl. Do not wipe the pan clean.
2. Add the ground beef to the pan and increase heat to medium-high. Cook the beef, breaking it apart until the meat is cooked through and nicely browned.
3. Add the canned tomatoes with juice. Cook 5 minutes. Add the seasoned onions. Let simmer about 15 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the tomatoes are well-softened. Stir in the Baharat seasoning and cook 2-3 minutes more.
4. Turn off the heat; add the chopped cilantro and mint. Serve the spicy meat in lettuce leaves. Top with a dollop Greek yogurt if desired. You can also serve on Pita bread.
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| Spicy Ground Beef Baharat Seasoning in Lettuce Leaves |
Baharat is a Middle Eastern blend of warming spices using spices that you probably already have in your pantry, creating a whole new unique dinner. Depending on the area of the Middle East there can be some variation of the spices. I added Baharat seasoning to browned ground beef and simmered with tomatoes for a simple yet exotic preparation. Once cooked you can place atop of lettuce leaf or pita bread with a dollop of yogurt.
