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Syrian Rice with Meat
Syrian·non-vegetarian·medium

Syrian Rice with Meat

Syrian Rice with Meat is a fragrant, one-pot dish where tender beef is slow-cooked with aromatic spices until fall-apart tender, then layered with fluffy rice and toasted pine nuts for a satisfying crunch. The dish balances warm notes of allspice, cinnamon, and cumin against the subtle sweetness of caramelized onions, creating a rich, deeply savory base that’s both comforting and complex. A quick rinse of the rice before cooking ensures each grain stays distinct, while the golden pine nuts add a delicate buttery finish that elevates every bite. Worth making for its ability to deliver restaurant-quality flavor with humble ingredients, this dish is a hearty, soul-warming staple that effortlessly turns weeknight dinner into a feast.

45 min(prep 15 + cook 30)
4 servings
450 kcal
4.5

Ingredients

Nutrition

450 kcalper serving
Protein25g27%
Carbs50g53%
Fat15g16%
Fiber3g3%
Sugar1g1%

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir chicken broth and rice into beef in the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pine nuts in hot butter until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix pine nuts into beef-rice mixture before serving.

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