Lamb Over Rice
This lamb over rice recipe will quickly become your go-to comfort food. The lamb is made with fresh herbs and warm spices that will fill your kitchen with an intoxicating smell.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ½ onion, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped mint
- 1 tbsp baharat
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tbsp olive oil
Recipe Instructions
Rice
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. If using a rice cooker, place in cooker and add water to 1 cup line. Cook until done.
- If using the stove top, rinse the rise until the water runs clear. Add 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 18 minutes (don't take the lid off). Turn the heat off and let sit, covered, for 10 more minutes.
For the lamb
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl. With damp hands, combine the meat into 8 equal sized, oblong meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron over medium high heat. Cook in batches for 5 minutes, turning over so all sides are brown.
- Serve over rice with yogurt, salad, and hummus.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 992mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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