Hashweh Rice (Arabic Keema Rice with ground beef)

Hashweh rice is delicious Middle Eastern rice with ground beef and vegetables. Seasoned with warm spices and cooked to fluffy perfection, it's the perfect complete meal in one pot!

📝 Ingredients

• 650 g lean ground beef
• 2 onions (small, finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 3 teaspoons allspice
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (more per preference)
• 3 cups white basmati rice
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup parsley (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Start by finely dicing the 2 onions. Then, to a non-stick pot, add the 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and the onions and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until onions are softened slightly.
2. 2Add the 650 g lean ground beef and break it down using a wooden spoon. Cook it on medium heat for 7-10 minutes until browned and the juices start to dry up.
3. 3Add the 3 teaspoons allspice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, along with the 3 cups frozen peas and carrots. Stir to combine and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture looks dry.
4. 4Wash the 3 cups white basmati rice several times until the water runs clear and drain it well. Add the rice to the pot along with the 4 1/2 cups water. Mix gently to combine.
5. 5Turn the heat to medium high and allow the mixture to start bubbling - this should take only a few minutes. As soon as it starts to bubble, cover immediately and decrease the heat to low. Leave the rice to cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
6. 6Meanwhile, work on the garnish. Toast the 1/2 cup slivered almonds in a pan with 1/2 tablespoon of oil until golden brown. Once they're done, add the 1/4 cup raisins in there to warm them through. Chop the 1/4 cup parsley if using.
7. 7After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for a further 10 minutes. Open the pot and fluff the rice with a fork then serve with the garnish on top.