Ground Middle Eastern Beef Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Ground Middle Eastern Beef Bowl
Description
Ground beef is cooked alongside diced onions and minced garlic until browned and crumbly. A spice blend including coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, dried mint (optional), and ginger is mixed into a small amount of water and added to the beef after draining excess fat. The mixture cooks until the water evaporates, allowing the spices to infuse the meat evenly.
The resulting texture is moist but not greasy, integrating the warm, earthy, and slightly sweet notes from the aromatic spices. This dish highlights the use of traditional Middle Eastern spices to elevate simple ground beef into a distinctive flavor experience.
It is served over rice, which complements the richly spiced meat, making it a practical choice for a filling meal without complex preparation. The recipe focuses solely on the savory meat mix, leaving side dishes open to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion , diced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves , (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Break beef apart as you cook it until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a small cup add the water, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, mint leaves and ginger and stir well to combine.
- Drain excess fat then add in the spices mixed into the water.
- Stir well and cook until the water has evaporated.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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