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Baharat-Spiced Beef and Butter-Toasted Pine Nut Rice Bowls

4 Servings

25 minutes

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These rice bowls are inspired by hashweh, a classic Lebanese meat and rice dish that’s garnished with toasted nuts. Tomato paste is a secret weapon here—cooking it until caramelized builds on its umami richness and adds great depth of flavor. Dill does its part, too. We mince the stems and cook them into the meat mixture; the leaves, chopped and sprinkled onto the bowls, add freshness. Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice blend that’s savory yet sweet, with lots of warm, earthy notes. If not available, a mixture of cumin and cinnamon is a fine substitute. Ground lamb is excellent in place of the beef.

4

Servings

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4

    tablespoons salted butter, cut into 4 pieces

  • ¼

    cup pine nuts OR sliced almonds

Directions

Reviews
DEBORAH R.
May 21, 2026
Delicious and easy to make
This was a keeper.
Becky W.
April 1, 2025
Turned it into a delicious vegetarian dish
I don't eat meat but was intrigued by this recipe, so I tried it with tempeh and loved it! Tempeh can have such a strong flavor, but the Baharat and tomato paste played very well together with the fermented soybeans. I followed the recipe exactly but added crumbled, pre-boiled (3 mins) tempeh instead of beef and went from there. So simple to make and got lots of flavor from just a little bit of effort. Looking forward to eating the rest of it for lunch tomorrow.
Luke E.
February 17, 2024
Easy and great leftovers
Loved the balance of flavors and it all came together in a snap
Jake P.
June 6, 2024
Great!
I added some crispy chickpeas, and it added a great crunch. Very simple, but very good.

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