Hummus with Spiced Ground Beef
Homemade Tortilla Chips

Experience the ultimate appetizer with this silky smooth chickpea hummus topped with savory warm ground beef, served alongside freshly fried crispy golden tortilla chips.

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiled chickpeas
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup tahini paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp ice water
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 250 g ground beef
• 1 batch tortilla flatbread dough
• 2 cups cooking oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. 1Mash the chickpeas

   

   Place the boiled chickpeas into a sturdy ceramic bowl and begin crushing them using a wooden pestle. Work the pestle around the bowl to break down the chickpeas thoroughly. If you prefer, a food processor can also be used to blend the chickpeas and garlic together for a quicker prep.

   Tip: Mashing by hand yields a more rustic texture, but ensure the chickpeas are very tender so they crush easily.
2. 2Extract fresh lemon juice

   

   Cut a fresh lemon in half and press it firmly over a manual juicer to extract the juice. The bright, acidic tang of the fresh lemon juice will help balance the rich flavors of the upcoming tahini and olive oil.

   Tip: Roll the lemon firmly on your countertop before slicing to help release more juice.
3. 3Pour Tahini into Mashed Chickpeas

   

   Pour the tahini paste from a measuring cup directly into the bowl containing the freshly mashed chickpeas and garlic.

   Tip: Ensure the tahini is well stirred before pouring to get a smooth, consistent texture.
4. 4Incorporate ice water

   

   Carefully add ice water from a pitcher into the chickpea mixture. Using ice-cold water is a traditional secret technique that helps whip the hummus into a remarkably smooth, light, and creamy consistency.

   Tip: Add the ice water gradually while stirring so you can control the final thickness of the hummus.
5. 5Stir in the olive oil

   

   Drizzle olive oil steadily into the bowl while continuously stirring the mixture. The olive oil will emulsify with the other ingredients, adding a rich, savory depth and a silky finish to the dip.

   Tip: Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor profile.
6. 6Press Tortilla Dough Ball

   

   Place a small ball of tortilla flatbread dough onto a wooden board covered with plastic wrap, then press it flat using a wooden tortilla press.

   Tip: Using plastic wrap prevents the dough from sticking to the wooden press surfaces.
7. 7Cook Tortilla Dough on Griddle

   

   Place the flattened tortilla dough pieces onto a hot dark flat griddle pan and flip them to cook evenly on both sides.

   Tip: Cook over medium heat to ensure the flatbread cooks through without burning.
8. 8Slice Tortilla Flatbreads into Triangles

   

   Take a stack of freshly cooked tortilla flatbreads and slice them cleanly into triangular pieces using a knife or pizza cutter.

   Tip: Stacking the flatbreads allows you to cut multiple triangular chips at once for efficiency.
9. 9Deep-Fry Tortilla Triangles

   

   Carefully place the tortilla triangle pieces into a pot of hot oil to deep-fry them until crispy and golden brown.

   Tip: Fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even crispiness.
10. 10Plate and Swirl Hummus

    

    Scoop and spread the prepared hummus in a decorative circular pattern onto a patterned serving plate using a spoon.

    Tip: Creating a circular swirl pattern helps hold olive oil and toppings effectively.
11. 11Top and garnish the hummus

    

    Spoon the warm cooked ground beef directly into the center indentation of the prepared hummus on the serving plate. Garnish by sprinkling sesame seeds and fresh chopped parsley over the top, finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and serve alongside the crispy tortilla chips.

    Tip: For the best flavor contrast, serve the warm ground beef immediately over the chilled or room-temperature hummus.

Storage & Reheating

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