Description
A comforting, one-pot Middle Eastern dinner made with ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices, perfect for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 cup long grain basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ground lamb or beef, cooking until brown and crumbly, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and mix for a minute before adding the broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Notes
This dish is highly customizable; feel free to use any proteins or vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg