Description
Hashweh is a comforting Lebanese dish of spiced rice mixed with savory ground meat and crunchy toasted nuts. It’s rich, aromatic, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Meat and Rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- For Garnish:
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (4–5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and garlic, breaking up the meat, and cook until browned.
- Stir in cinnamon, allspice, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add rinsed rice and stir to coat, lightly toasting for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with toasted pine nuts, almonds, and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use halal-certified beef or lamb and broth.
- You can add vegetables like peas or carrots for variation.
- Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days and can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern