Mediterranean Beef Bowls with Harissa Oil
By Suzy Karadsheh
Category
Entree
Cuisine
Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
Mediterranean Beef Bowls are a quick, flavor and protein-packed meal loaded with warm spices, juicy beef, and fresh, colorful toppings. Serve baharat-seasoned ground beef over hearty whole grains with crunchy veggies, a drizzle of creamy dressing, and don’t skip the quick harissa oil for an extra kick!
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons harissa paste
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1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 large green bell pepper, diced
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup water
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 1/2 teaspoons baharat
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1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
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3 Roma tomatoes, diced
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3 Persian cucumbers, diced
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Kosher salt
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3 radishes, sliced
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
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Castelvetrano or kalamata olives, pitted
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2 cups cooked whole grains (bulgur, farro, barley, or brown rice are great options), warmed
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Tahini Sauce or Creamy Feta Dressing
For the Harissa Oil (optional, but highly recommended)
For the Beef Bowl
To Serve
Directions
Prepare the Harissa Oil (optional). In a small skillet, warm the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the harissa paste and Aleppo pepper flakes and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
Cook the vegetables. In a large nonstick pan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Season with a big pinch of each of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are fragrant and have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and water.
Cook the ground beef. Aadd the ground beef and season with another pinch of salt. Break up the beef and cook, stirring regularly, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. At this point, if using fatty beef, you can drain excess fat before proceeding. Add the baharat and smoked paprika. Cook for a few more minutes or until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
Prepare the toppings. Toss the tomato and cucumber with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Assemble and serve. Divide the grains equally among your serving bowls and top each with the ground beef. Drizzle on a bit of the harissa oil if using, followed by tahini or feta dressing. Top with the vegetables, herbs, and olives. Serve with any remaining sauces, veggies, and olives in small bowls for use as needed.
Nutrition
Calories 417, Fat 21.2 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 11600 milligrams, Sodium 221.3 milligrams, Sugar 4.5 grams, Calcium 52.2 milligrams, Carbs 31 grams, Saturated Fat 6 grams, Trans Fat 0.7 grams, Potassium 762.6 milligrams, Iron 4.6 milligrams, Protein 26.2 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 1700 milligrams, Cholesterol 73.7 milligrams, Fiber 5.1 grams, Vitamin C 32.3 milligrams, Vitamin A 28.1 milligrams