Hashweh Rice:  Middle Eastern Rice w/ Ground Beef & Yogurt Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Hashweh Rice:  Middle Eastern Rice w/ Ground Beef & Yogurt Sauce

This Spiced Middle Eastern Rice with Ground Beef & Yogurt Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion. Fragrant rice infused with cardamom is combined with savory spiced beef or lamb, sweet peas, and toasted pine nuts, creating a rich and satisfying meal. Served with a cool, garlicky yogurt sauce, this dish brings together warm spices and creamy textures for a truly delicious experience.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 gr ground beef (ground lamb is a good option as well)
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 370 gr basmati long grain rice 2 cups
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 teaspoons seven spices mix (check tips below for recipe)
  • 220 gr frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine seeds
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Yogurt Sauce

  • 300 gr yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons dry mint
  • salt
  • pepper
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Instructions

Cook the Rice

  1. In a pot, bring 2 liters (2 quarts) of water to a boil.
  2. Add washed rice, 2 teaspoons salt, and the cardamom pods to the boiling water. Stir to prevent sticking.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
  4. Drain the rice, discard the cardamom pods, and set aside.

Prepare the Meat Mixture

  1. In a large pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion and grated garlic until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef and 2 teaspoons salt, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in seven-spice mix and cook for another 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
  5. Add frozen peas, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes. If the mixture starts sticking, add a little water.

Combine Rice and Meat:

  1. Once the meat is cooked, mix in the cooked rice and stir until well combined.
  2. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.

Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and dried mint until smooth.
  2. Serve alongside the rice dish.

Notes

  • Extra Meat Option:For additional protein, cook 300-400g (⅔ – ⅘ lb) lean meat chunks in a pressure cooker with:
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • ½ onion
  • 1 carrot
  • A few peppercorns
  • Salt
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