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Maklubi (Rice with Meat and Vegetables)

Maklubi, also known as maqluba or maklouba, is a dish of rice, meat, and vegetables found throughout the Levant.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Allspice
  • Plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan, brown ground beef and onion with salt, pepper, and allspice in a little olive oil (use more allspice than pepper). Remove from heat.
  2. 2
    Add the rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Turn down to medium low, and cover with the lid tilted to let some steam escape.
  4. 4
    When most of the water has evaporated and the surface of the rice becomes pitted, put the lid on tight. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and leave covered for 2–3 minutes. Serve with yogurt.
Category
Entree/Main