Middle Eastern Beef Ouzi
A flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring slow-cooked beef in a rich and aromatic sauce, served over basmati rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●2 tablespoons Ouzi Spice Mixavailable at most Middle Eastern markets
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oiluse for browning and sauce
- ●1 medium, chopped Onionadds depth to the sauce
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlicpungent flavor
- ●1 teaspoon Allspicewarm, aromatic spice
- ●1 teaspoon Cuminearthy, Middle Eastern flavor
- ●1 teaspoon Saltenhances flavors
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepperbalances flavors
- ●1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantrogarnish and fresh flavor
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in the ouzi spice mix, allspice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add 2 cups of beef broth and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 8
Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.
- 9
Serve the beef and sauce over basmati rice and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.