Easy Dirty Rice Recipe - Lebanese-Style

Try the new take on the classic Souther soul food. Our dirty rice is made with ground lamb and Middle Eastern spices. This one-pot meal imake a perfect family dinner. Enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Middle eastern

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dirty rice recipe

Servings: people

Calories: 783kcal

Equipment

1 Large Dutch Oven

Ingredients

500 grams ground lamb meat
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-sized brown onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
1 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1.5 cups long-grain rice such as basmati
3 cups good quality chicken stock
Sea salt and black pepper to season

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil. Sear the ground lamb until lightly browned, breaking it down with a potato masher.
500 grams ground lamb meat, 3 tablespoons olive oil
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then, add the spices, stirring well, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
1 medium-sized brown onion, finely diced, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Mix in grated carrots until wilted, then add the washed, uncooked rice to the skillet. Stir to combine.
1 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated, 1.5 cups long-grain rice such as basmati
Pour chicken stock evenly over the mixture, ensuring the rice is covered. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes on low heat.
3 cups good quality chicken stock
Once the chicken stock has nearly leveled with the rice and lamb, cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Do not lift the lid during this time.
After 10 minutes, remove the skillet from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your meal with your family!

Notes

Use long-grain rice, such as basmati, for best results. Its texture and quick cooking time make it ideal for this dish.
Ensure the chicken stock is evenly distributed over the rice before simmering. This helps to cook the rice evenly and infuse it with flavor.
Resist the temptation to lift the lid while the rice is cooking. Keeping the lid on allows the rice to steam properly and ensures a perfectly cooked dish.

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