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Home » Beef

December 3, 2020

Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice-Hashweh

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Simple Lebanese meat and rice is also known as ‘Hashweh”. This aromatic rice is loaded with minced ground beef that is infused with the rich flavors of Middle Eastern spices known as seven spices.

The mix of spices typically contain cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, cloves, paprika, pepper, and cinnamon. I have you covered on the seven spice recipe.

Middle eastern rice
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Simple Lebanese Rice can be paired with so many sides ranging from vegetables, dips and appetizers to proteins like beef shanks, chicken, and even salmon.

If you want the truth, my kids enjoy this dish just the way it is, mixed in with yogurt!

The way we enjoy this popularly loved Lebanese meat and rice is to top it with toasted nuts like cashews, slivered almonds or pine nuts.

I decided not to add them this time since my kids don’t really like the toasted nuts, which I am almost sure their future taste buds will regret! LOL!

Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice

Another name for this rice pilaf is Hashwi or spelled Hashweh, which mean stuffed or stuffing and although it means stuffing, we make it regularly.

Is simple, delicious and can be enjoyed on its own with a few sides like vegetables, hummus, baked potatoes, just to name a few.

On special occasions, for instance when I have guests coming over for dinner, I like to add butter! Butter adds so much flavor to rice when you toast the rice in the butter and olive oil before steaming.


Toppings option for this rice dish

I didn’t add them here in these photos but I highly recommend that you add the toasted nuts. It is such a great addition to the rice and meat, it truly takes it up many notches.

It give it a great addition of that nutty flavor that you will really appreciate with every bite!

How to prep toasted nuts

To make toasted nuts, you have to add olive oil or generously add cooking oil spray to a hot frying fan, then on medium heat. Add about half a cup of your favorite nuts while constantly stirring to prevent from burning.

You will notice that they will start to change in color, this is when you should lower the heat to medium low until they are all toasted and golden brown. Transfer to a plate covered in paper towel to drain from the oil. Top your rice then garnish with chopped parsley or pomegranate seeds.

middle eastern rice- hashweh

For this recipe, I used long grain Royal Basmati rice. You can definitely use medium grain rice if you choose to. Some people make this delicious Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice using Uncle Ben’s rice, so if you have that on hand you can definitely use it.


Ingredients Needed for Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice

  • ground beef
  • basmati rice long grain
  • olive oil
  • butter (optional)
  • seven spices
  • water
  • bouillon cubes
  • salt

How to make seven spices at home

It’s simple! Make seven spices at home by combing these spices together. After mixing use the specified amount in the recipe card to make this Simple Lebanese meat and rice! You can also purchase this seven spices online. I have an easy recipe for you here

  • black pepper ground
  • cloves ground
  • nutmeg ground
  • cinnamon ground
  • cumin ground
  • coriander ground
  • cardamom ground

Mix spices together then place in a glass jar or any air tight container.


Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice
Meat and Rice! Moist and flavorful rice pairs perfectly with Beef Shanks, Baked Chicken or Fish!

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Simple Lebanese Meat and Rice

Lebanese Meat and Rice

Lama
This fluffy rice with minced ground beef is perfectly seasoned with seven spices to pair with proteins like beef shanks, baked chicken, and fish to complete you dinner spread!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middleeastern
Servings 5

Equipment

medium pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups basmati rice long grain
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • ½ tablespoon seven spices
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bouillon cube
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash 2 cups of rice in warm water until water runs clear, then soak in warm water for about 5-15 minutes
  • In a medium pot add 5 tablespoons of olive or canola oil, a tablespoon of butter (optional) on high heat. Add in the ground beef, sprinkle some salt and a pinch of seven spices to enhance the flavor of meat. Using a spatula break the ground beef into small chunks and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the rice and add in to the pot. Add the bouillon cube, ½ tablespoon seven spices, salt and 4 cups of water. Taste the water and add more salt if needed.
  • Allow the water to come to a rolling boil for a 'full' minute or so. Lower the heat to simmer and cover the pot for about 15 minutes. Water should have evaporated at this point and rice is all done!
  • Turn off the heat. Allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes covered before you fluff with a fork. Stir around using a fork to avoid rice from clumping together.
Keyword basmati rice, how to cook rice, meat and rice, pilat, roz, roz w lahme
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  1. Zeinab says

    January 24, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    As usual another tastegreatfoodie recipe that did not disappoint. My kids wanted seconds!

    Reply
  2. Marie says

    August 29, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved this recipe. I toasted some nuts and added beef shanks on top. It was absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  3. Dina says

    October 18, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    This dish brings me childhood memories. My mom used to make it with some chicken on top. I made your version last night and my boys loved it! THANKS

    Reply
    • Lama says

      October 27, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      Hashwi is the best food ever! So comforting 😋😋😋

      Reply
  4. Mona says

    November 22, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Best rice recipe ever! We loved it. Made some fattoush and hashweh for dinner last night! Enjoyed every spoon. Thanks

    Reply
    • Lama says

      November 26, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      So exciting to hear this! :)))

      Reply

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