Spiced Beef and Tzatziki Hummus Bowl
Savory browned beef seasoned with cumin and garlic, served over creamy Greek yogurt, hummus, and fresh cucumber slices. It is a quick, nutrient-dense lunch packed with over 30 grams of protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Pre-chopping cucumber and tomato ahead of time makes assembly take less than 5 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 130g lean ground beef
Add 130g lean ground beef, 1 minced garlic clove, and 0.5 tsp ground cumin to the hot skillet.
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Cook the ground beef while breaking it…
Cook the ground beef while breaking it apart with a spatula for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Look for: fully browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)
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While the beef cooks, slice 0.5 cucumber and quarter 4 cherry tomatoes.
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Spread 0.25 cup plain greek yogurt and 2 tbsp hummus across the base of a broad serving bowl.
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Top the yogurt base with the hot…
Top the yogurt base with the hot spiced beef, sliced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while the beef is hot…
Serve immediately while the beef is hot and enjoy fresh.
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