Syrian Rice with Meat

An aromatic and hearty dish with tender ground beef infused with fragrant spices and topped with crispy pine nuts. Classic Syrian cuisine in one pan.

Ingredients

• 60 g Butter
• 908 g Ground beef
• 2 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Allspice
• 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1.2 l Chicken broth
• 400 g Rice
• 30 g Butter
• 120 g Pine nuts

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add 60 g of butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt, allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 8–10 minutes.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes.
3. While the rice is cooking, melt 30 g of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
4. Before serving, stir the toasted pine nuts into the cooked rice and meat.