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Fragrant Beef Pilaf

Fragrant Beef Pilaf

with Flaked Almonds, Spinach and Coriander Yoghurt

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 22, 2023
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Tags:
Rapid
Allergens:
Nuts
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

15

Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)

240

British Beef Mince

1

Red Onion

1

Garlic Clove

150

Basmati Rice

1

Coriander

1

Spring Onion

50

Harissa Paste

1

Ground Turmeric

10

Beef Stock Paste

100

Baby Spinach

75

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

50

Water for the Beef

300

Water for the Rice

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)792 kcal
Energy (kJ)3314 kJ
Fat37.7 g
of which saturates12.5 g
Carbohydrate73 g
of which sugars11.5 g
Protein43 g
Salt1.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Chopping Board
Garlic Press
Spoon
Grill Pan
Knife
Sieve
Medium Saucepan
Small Bowl

Instructions

Get Started
1

a) Heat a large frying pan over medium heat (no oil). Once hot, add the flaked almonds and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted, 1-2 mins. TIP: Watch them like a hawk as the can burn easily. Set aside in a bowl. b) In the same frying pan, heat a drizzle of oil over high heat. Once hot, add the beef and cook until browned, 4-5 mins, break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess oil from the pan. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle. c) Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Cook the Rice
2

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp of salt for the rice. b) When boiling, add the rice and cook for 12 mins. c) Drain in a sieve, pop back in the pan, cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Prep the Rest
3

a) While the rice is cooking, roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all), trim the spring onion then thinly slice. b) On medium-high heat, stir the red onion into the pan with the beef. Cook the onion until soft, 3-4 mins. c) Lower the heat and add the garlic, harissa paste and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 1 min.

Wilt the Spinach
4

a) Stir the beef stock paste and water (see ingredients for amounts), into the beef mix and bring to the boil. b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time and stir in until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Mix the Yoghurt
5

a) Put the Greek yoghurt into a small bowl and mix in half of the coriander. Season with salt and black pepper then set aside. b) Fold the cooked rice gently through the beef mixture with the remaining coriander. c) Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve
6

a) Serve the beef pilaf in deep bowls with a generous dollop of coriander yoghurt. b) Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds and sliced spring onion over the pilaf. Enjoy!

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