Hashweh (Spiced Ground Beef and Jasmine Rice with Almonds and Parsley) Recipe
Hashweh is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring spiced ground beef cooked with jasmine rice and aromatic spices like cinnamon, allspice, and seven spice blend. This comforting one-pan meal is enhanced with toasted almonds and fresh parsley for a delightful texture and vibrant taste, perfect as a hearty lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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Main 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 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
- ¼ cup Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook the ground beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Season the mixture: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of seven spice, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt over the beef and onions. Stir well to combine all the spices evenly.
- Add the rice: Mix in 1½ cups of jasmine rice into the beef and onion mixture, stirring until the rice is evenly distributed among the ingredients.
- Simmer the rice: Pour 2 cups of water into the pan, making sure the rice is submerged. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook covered: Let the mixture cook covered on medium-low heat for 30 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the flavors and cook through.
- Rest the dish: After cooking, remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- Toast the almonds: In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and toast 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds and ¼ cup chopped parsley over the top of the rice for a fresh and crunchy finish.
Notes
- Seven spice blend typically includes cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, cumin, and coriander; adjust spices to taste.
- Use a tight-fitting lid when cooking rice to ensure even steaming.
- For a nuttier flavor, you can substitute slivered almonds with pine nuts or chopped pistachios.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Rinsing the jasmine rice before cooking can help remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
Keywords: Hashweh, Middle Eastern rice dish, spiced ground beef, jasmine rice, toasted almonds, seven spice, one-pot meal
