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Harissa Spiced Beef Pilaf

Harissa Spiced Beef Pilaf

with Flaked Almonds, Spinach and Yoghurt

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 22, 2023

Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Harissa Spiced Beef Pilaf in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

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

1

Red Onion

1

Garlic Clove

150

Basmati Rice

15

Flaked Almonds

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

240

British Beef Mince

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

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)778 kcal
Energy (kJ)3253 kJ
Fat37.2 g
of which saturates12.4 g
Carbohydrate72.8 g
of which sugars11.1 g
Protein40.7 g
Salt1.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Garlic Press
Kettle
Lid
Large Saucepan
Bowl
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

d) Once cooked, drain well in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Toasting Time
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the flaked almonds and dry-fry, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted, 1-2 mins. TIP: Watch them like a hawk as they can burn easily.

c) Once toasted, transfer them to a bowl.

Fry the Mince
3

a) Pop the (now empty) pan back on high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Add the Flavour
4

a) Once the mince has browned, lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and a drizzle of oil if needed.

b) Cook until softened, 3-4 mins, then add the garlic, harissa paste and turmeric. Stir-fry for 30 secs.

c) Stir in the beef stock paste and water for the beef (see pantry for amount), bring to the boil, then lower the heat. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

c) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Make your Pilaf
5

a) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepperif needed.

b) Gently fold the cooked rice through the beef.

c) Taste and add more salt and pepperif needed.

Serve
6

a) When everything's ready, serve the harissa beef pilaf in bowls and top with a generous dollop of yoghurt.

b) Sprinkle over the almonds to finish.

Enjoy!

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