Preheat your oven to 400°F and prick the eggplant several times with a fork.
Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is very soft.
Once cooled slightly, scoop the eggplant flesh into a food processor, discarding the skin.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, and garlic to the food processor and pulse until the baba ganoush is creamy but still has some texture.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
Season the beef with cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes, then toss them together in a small bowl.
Spread the baba ganoush onto a large platter or plate.
Top the baba ganoush with the warm spiced ground beef and the fresh cucumber-tomato salad.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.