Hashweh Recipe (Arabic Ground Beef and Rice)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
452 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hashweh Recipe (Arabic Ground Beef and Rice)
Description
Hashweh brings together ground beef and rice with Middle Eastern spices to create a savory, aromatic dish. The beef is browned with onions until cooked through, then seasoned generously with seven spice, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Jasmine rice is stirred in and cooked covered in water so it absorbs the flavorful meat juices and spices. The slow simmering process tenderizes the rice and enriches it with the meat mixture's seasoning.
The finished dish has tender, fluffy jasmine rice infused with warm, complex spice notes and juicy, browned ground beef throughout. Toasted slivered almonds add a crunchy texture and nutty contrast, while chopped parsley offers fresh herbaceous brightness for garnish.
For best results, choose long-grain jasmine or basmati rice to keep the grains separate and fluffy. Allowing the dish to rest covered off heat after cooking helps complete the steaming and flavor melding. Toasted nuts enhance the dish's texture and aroma just before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seven spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 2½ cups water
Garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp almonds slivered
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the onion is soft, add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan. Break up the ground beef with a spoon and cook until it's browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seven spice blend, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt over the browned beef and onion mixture.
- Stir well to combine, then add 1½ cups of jasmine rice to the pan, stirring it into the beef and onion mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour 2 cups of water into the pan, ensuring that the rice is fully submerged. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
- Let the rice mixture cook covered for 30 minutes on medium-low heat.
- After cooking, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- To make the garnish, heat the olive oil in a small pan and toast the slivered almonds for a few minutes until they're golden brown.
- Just before serving, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds and chopped parsley over the top of the rice.
Notes
- Use long-grain jasmine or basmati rice for the ideal fluffy texture and flavor absorption.
- Sauté onions slowly until soft and translucent to develop sweetness and depth.
- Season the meat mixture thoroughly with seven spice, cinnamon, and allspice for rich aroma and taste.
- Lightly toast almond slivers before garnishing to bring out their flavor and add a crunchy contrast.
- Let the cooked Hashweh rest covered off the heat for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the rice to finish steaming.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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