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Hashweh (Spiced Rice & Meat)

plate of rice with parsley and sliced almonds
Hashweh rice is a one-pot flavorful Middle Eastern dish that has minced meat and aromatic seasoning. It is a great meal to make in a short amount of time.
Serves 4 people
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Allspice
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Shatta (Red hot pepper sauce)
  • 1 cup White rice, rinsed

Garnish

  • Chopped Parsley
  • Toasted Slivered Almonds

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef, olive oil, onions, garlic and seasonings to a pan on medium-high heat.
  • Cook together while breaking down the meat until browned and cooked through which should take anywhere from 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the shatta and tomato paste to this mixture and cook together for another 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Add the rinsed rice to the meat mixture in a pot. Add about 2 cups of stock to this and bring to a light boil then simmer covered for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Fluff the rice gently and add to the desired plate topped with parsley and nuts.
  • Enjoy with plain yogurt and a refreshing salad for an easy and hearty weeknight meal!
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