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Lebanese Hashweh (Spiced Rice with Ground Meat and Nuts)

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Lebanese Hashweh is a warmly spiced and aromatic rice dish made with ground beef, basmati rice, and toasted nuts. Rich in flavor and texture, this classic one-pot meal is ideal as a main or side dish for festive gatherings or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (or lamb)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts and slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and chopped garlic. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in cinnamon, allspice, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend the spices into the meat.
  5. Add the basmati rice and stir for about 2 minutes to lightly toast in the seasoned mixture.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter and top with toasted pine nuts, almonds, and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • You can use lamb instead of beef for a richer flavor.
  • Vegetable broth can be substituted for chicken broth to make it lighter or vegetarian (if using a meat substitute).
  • Make sure not to over-stir the rice after cooking to keep it fluffy.
  • Great as a stuffing for roasted vegetables or poultry.

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