Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat
Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat features tender, seasoned beef folded into fluffy long-grain rice, perfumed with cinnamon and allspice. A finish of buttery toasted pine nuts adds rich aroma and a delicate crunch. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering where warm spices and comforting textures shine.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, allspice, cinnamon, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the chicken broth and rice into the beef in the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the pine nuts in the hot butter until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Mix the pine nuts into the beef-rice mixture before serving.
- Calories 829.66 kcal High 41%
- Protein 37.93 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 56.32 g 20%
- Total Fat 49.39 g High 63%
- Saturated Fat 18.9 g High 95%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.53 mg High 48%
- Sodium 787.2 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.47 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 188.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 21.55 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Ground Allspice. Each serving provides about 829.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Ground Allspice, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 829.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat healthy?
- Syrian Spiced Rice with Ground Meat has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 829.66 calories and 37.93 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 787.2 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.9 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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