Mon, Mar 20, 2023

Spiced Beef With Sultana Rice

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Ah, Spiced Beef with Sultana Rice. This dish takes me back to a family reunion where I first stumbled upon this culinary gem. Picture this: a table brimming with delicious food, laughter echoing through the room, and a mysterious dish that caught my eye. It was love at first bite.

The secret to this recipe lies in its perfect blend of spices that bring the beef to life. The aromatic cumin and coriander create a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. And let's not forget the sweet sultanas in the rice, which add a delightful contrast to the savory beef.

Now, I must admit, it wasn't love at first cook. Like any relationship, it took a few tries to get it just right (you might think its too much honey but surprise surprise, it's not). But once I did, it became a staple in my household. It's a dish that not only fills the stomach but also warms the heart.

So, whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress. Just remember to save some leftovers for the next day. Trust me, it tastes even better!

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Spiced Beef With Sultana Rice

Servings:

4 Servings

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

40 Minutes

Winter

Dinner

Spiced

Beef

Rice

Middle Eastern

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Spiced Beef

  • 500 g

    - Beef mince

  • 2 tblsp

    - Olive oil

  • 4 clove

    - Garlic

    minced

  • 2 tsp

    - Ground cumin

  • 2 tsp

    - Ground coriander

  • 1 tsp

    - Paprika

  • 0.5 tsp

    - Black pepper

  • 2 tsp

    - Salt

  • 4 tblsp

    - Honey

Sultana Rice

  • 1.5 cup

    - Basmati rice

    Rinsed

  • 3 cup

    - Water

  • 2 tblsp

    - Dairy-free spread

  • 0.3 cup

    - Sultanas

  • 1.5 tsp

    - Salt

  • 120 g

    - Spinach leaves

  • 2 tblsp

    - Lemon juice

Method

Cooking the Rice

  • 1

    Saute

    In a pot, melt the dairy-free spread on a medium heat & add half the ginger and garlic. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant and then add the sultanas and rice and cook for another minute.

  • 2

    Boil

    Add 3 cups of water, salt, and bring to the boil.

  • 3

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 12 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat.

Preparing the Beef

  • 1

    Sauté

    In a large pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beef and salt and cook until starting to brown.

  • 2

    Add Spices

    Add remaining garlic, ginger & spices and stir through. Add honey and pan-fry until starting to crisp.

  • 3

    Add Spinach

    Add spinach and cook until starting to wilt. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

  • 1

    Combine

    Serve beef piled on top of the sultana rice with a wedge of lemon.

Notes

  • 1

    For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili powder to the beef while cooking.

  • 2

    Garnish with fresh coriander for a pop of color and flavor.

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Comments

Absolutely loved this recipe! The spices were perfect.

Foodie123

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Tue, Apr 11, 2023

Can this be made with chicken instead of beef?

Anonymous

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Thu, May 04, 2023

Made this for a dinner party and it was a hit!

ChefMike

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Sat, Jun 10, 2023

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