Description
A delicious spiced beef and rice dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) (or ground lamb)
- 2 cups basmati rice (or any long-grain rice)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock (plus more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice (baharat) (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 1¼ teaspoons fine salt (divided)
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup blanched almond halves (or slivered almonds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak for 15 minutes, then drain well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, and season with ½ teaspoon baharat, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, all of the black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Remove excess grease from the pan if needed using a paper towel.
- Add the drained rice and the remaining ½ teaspoon baharat, remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and remaining salt.
- Pour in the chicken stock so the liquid sits just slightly above the rice level. Add a small splash more stock if needed.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, do not stir again.
- Cover tightly, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Uncover and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon ghee over medium heat.
- Toast the almonds until lightly golden, then remove from the pan. Toast the pine nuts until lightly golden and remove immediately, as they brown very quickly.
- Transfer the rice to a serving dish and top with toasted nuts and chopped parsley if using.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with extra herbs for added flavor.
- Adjust spices according to your preference for heat and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg