Hashweh Recipe (Arabic Ground Beef and Rice)
If you enjoy tasty one-pot meals, this recipe is perfect for you! Introducing Hashweh, a Middle Eastern rice dish seasoned with warm spices and ground beef.
Servings: 6 people
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 slivered almonds
- 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.
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Notes
Choose the Right Rice: Choose long-grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati, for the best texture and flavor. These varieties absorb flavors well and result in fluffy, separate grains.
Sauté the Onions: Take your time to sauté the onions until they're soft and translucent. This helps to develop their sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the dish.
Season Generously: Don't skimp on the spices! Hashweh rice relies on a flavorful blend of spices like cinnamon, allspice, and seven spice blend. Season the meat mixture generously to ensure a rich and aromatic dish.
Toast the Nuts: If using nuts (slivered almonds or pine nuts) for garnish, toast them lightly in a dry skillet before sprinkling them over the rice. This brings out their natural oils and adds a delicious crunch to the dish.
Let it Rest: After cooking, let the Hashweh rice sit, covered, for about 10 minutes off the heat. This allows the flavors to meld and the rice to finish steaming, resulting in a perfectly tender and fluffy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg