Ouzi Rice With Ground Beef
Ouzi rice with ground beef is a traditional Middle-Eastern recipe made with well-seasoned basmati rice, peas, and carrots, and finally topped with a layer of aromatic beef and toasted nuts.
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1½ cups washed basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup frozen carrots and peas (you could use more)
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 5 large garlic cloves minced
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons 7 spice
- 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo powder
- 1 tablespoon chicken bullion powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric just for color
- 3 cups hot water
For the Beef
- ¾ pound ground beef any fat
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- ¾ teaspoon 7 spice
- ¾ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
For the Beef
- Sauté the onions in oil until translucent and then add the beef and spices.
- Cook until well done.
For the Rice
- Sauté the onions in oil until translucent and add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add frozen peas and carrots and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the washed rice and spices and mix well.
- Add the boiling water.
- Let it boil for 5 minutes, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooked, layer your rice onto a serving platter and top it with the cooked beef, then finally, with toasted nuts and parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the onions well before adding the ground beef.
- While the rice is cooking, don't uncover the pot or stir the rice.
- Turmeric is added just for the color.
- Add the veggies while they are still frozen. Don't wait for them to defrost.
- you can add more than a cup of frozen veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
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