Cucumber boats with spiced beef and mint

Appetizer

Spiced Beef Mint Cucumber Boats

Cool cucumber boats topped with warm spiced beef, tomato, yogurt, and mint.

Ingredients

  • 3 large cucumbers
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tomato, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Salt, pepper, and lemon

Method

  1. Halve cucumbers lengthwise, scoop seeds, and cut into short boats.
  2. Cook beef with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper until browned.
  3. Spoon warm beef into cucumber boats.
  4. Top with tomato and small spoonfuls of yogurt.
  5. Finish with lemon juice and torn mint.

Fresh Mint Tip

Add mint after the beef is spooned onto the cucumbers so it catches both warm spice and cool crunch.