Description
A simple, flavorful halal beef and rice skillet made with ground halal beef, warm spices, vegetables, and fluffy rice. This beginner-friendly recipe works well for a quick family dinner and helps readers use halal meats in an easy U.S. home-cooking style.
Ingredients
1 pound halal ground beef
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional: plain yogurt, cucumber salad, or lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until it softens.
3. Add the garlic and bell pepper, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the halal ground beef and break it apart with a spoon.
5. Cook the beef for 6 to 8 minutes until it browns fully and no pink remains.
6. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, coriander, black pepper, and salt.
7. Add the rinsed rice and stir for 1 minute so the grains absorb the seasoning.
8. Pour in the beef broth or water, then stir in the peas and carrots.
9. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
10. Cover the skillet and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice turns tender and absorbs the liquid.
11. Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
12. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
13. Serve warm with yogurt, cucumber salad, or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Use certified halal ground beef from a trusted butcher or grocery store.
For extra flavor, replace half the broth with crushed tomatoes.
If the rice feels firm after 20 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 more minutes.
For a lighter version, use halal ground turkey or halal ground chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of water to keep the rice moist.
This recipe also works well for meal prep because it reheats easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 78mg