Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef

Powerhouse players collide in this deeply flavorful speedy skillet dinner loosely inspired by the flavors of arayes—Lebanese-style meat-packed pita pockets. Ground beef, browned and broken up, soaks up a heady blend of smoky harissa and caramelized onions while the silky tahini sauce offers a rich, creamy counterpoint to the warm spices. We strongly recommend New York Shuk harissa—it’s thick and velvety and gives the sauce the right amount of body. It’s like the Goldilocks of harissa: spicy but not alarmingly so.

The inclusion of pita chips is entirely unexpected, but once you’ve taken your first bite, you won’t question the decision. The substantial crunch acts as a foil to the saucy beef while softening gently as it pulls in the harissa and tahini.