beef and rice mediterranean dish
Updated on Jan 17, 2016
Always enjoyed the spices used in Greek dishes. This recipe reminds me of a Mediterranean takeoff of a shepherds pie with the crunch of nuts and sweetness of fruit.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup medium grain rice (water maid)
- - olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1-3/4 teaspoon allspice, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- - salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup dark raisins
How To Make beef and rice mediterranean dish
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Step 1Soak the rice in cold water for 15 minutes or until easily able to flatten grain. Drain well.
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Step 2Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in cooking pot. Toss in chopped red onions. Add ground beef and cook briefly...then season wit 1-1/4 tsp allspice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 8 - 10 mins. or until the meat is browned. Drain fat from pot.
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Step 3Top meat with rice. Season rice with a little salt and the rest of the spices. Add 2-1/2 cups of water and 1 Tbls. of olive oil. This should cover the rice. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Let boil until the liquid has significantly reduced. Turn the heat to low, cover and let cook 20 - 25 mins. until moisture has completely been absorbed.
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Step 4Place a large serving platter on top of the pot and carefully flip the pot contents onto the platter. The meat is now on top of the rice. Garnish with parsley, the pine nuts, almonds and raisins.
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