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Mediterranean Ground Beef & Rice
Mediterranean Ground Beef & Rice combines lean ground beef seasoned with 7 spice blend, onions, chickpeas, and basmati rice cooked in chicken broth. The rice is simmered until tender and then steamed off heat for improved texture. Fresh parsley scattered on top adds brightness, making a hearty one-pot meal that balances savory spices and legumes with fluffy rice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
365 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Lebanese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 2 cups basmati rice rinsed
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- parsley for serving, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot of medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and ground beef and season with the 7 Spice and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and the ground beef is browned, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and the rice, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine. Pour the chicken broth or water on top.
- Mix all the ingredients together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat but keep covered, and allow the steam to continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes.
- Fluff the rice, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat on the stovetop.
- Add any vegetables you have available to customize the dish.
- Substitute water or vegetable broth for chicken broth if preferred.
- If using quinoa instead of rice, reduce the liquid by one cup to maintain proper cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
1143mg
(48%)
Potassium
475mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1143mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.