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Oozi (One-Pan Spiced Beef and Rice)

55 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @nutrientmatters37 imports5 cooked
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Ingredients

6 people
  • ground beefMeat900 g
  • yellow onion (small, finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • seven-spice (teaspoons)Spices3 pieces
  • cinnamon (ground, 1/2 tsp)Spices1 g
  • curry powder (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (1/2 tsp)Spices1 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices8 g
  • ghee (for the beef mixture)Dairy30 g
  • frozen peas and carrots (frozen)Produce300 g
  • ghee (for toasting the rice)Dairy25 g
  • basmati rice (rinsed)Grains400 g
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • cardamom podsSpices2 pieces
  • seven-spice (1 tsp, for the rice)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (1/2 tsp, for the rice)Spices1 g
  • chicken bouillon cubePantry1 piece
  • waterOther960 ml
  • plain yogurtDairy250 g
  • garlic (clove, grated)Produce1 piece
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • salt (pinch, for the yogurt sauce)Spices1 g
  • slivered almonds (toasted in ghee or oil)Nuts & seeds30 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

633kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
29 g
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Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat a large pan over high heat and add the ground beef.
    • Season with salt and brown the meat, breaking it up as it cooks.
    Step 1

  2. Add the aromatics and spices

    • Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, seven-spice, cinnamon, curry powder, black pepper and ghee.
    • Stir and cook until the onion softens.
    Step 2

  3. Add the vegetables

    • Stir in the frozen peas and carrots.
    • Cook for a few more minutes, then optionally reserve half of the mixture for the topping.
    Step 3

  4. Toast the rice with the beef

    • Add the ghee and gently toss the basmati rice with the beef mixture.
    Step 4

  5. Add the whole spices and liquid

    • Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, seven-spice, black pepper, chicken bouillon cube and water.
    • Bring to a boil.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the rice

    • Cover with a lid and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed.
    Step 6

  7. Rest off the heat

    • Turn off the heat, place a paper towel over the pan and cover again.
    • Let it rest so the rice becomes fluffy.
    Step 7

  8. Make the yogurt sauce

    • Mix the plain yogurt with the grated garlic, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
    Step 8

  9. Serve

    • Serve the rice directly from the pan or transfer to a platter.
    • Top with the reserved beef mixture, toasted almonds and fresh parsley, and serve with the yogurt sauce.
    Step 9
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