Beef Rice with Turmeric

A fragrant and flavorful one-pot dish made with ground beef, turmeric-spiced rice, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Special Equipment: large skillet or pot with lid

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or finely chopped beef

• 1 ½ cups long grain white rice uncooked

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 3 cups beef broth or water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

• Fresh herbs for garnish parsley, dill, or cilantro

Directions

1. Sauté Aromatics

   In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

2. Brown the Beef

   Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef in the spices.

3. Add the Rice

   Stir in the uncooked rice and let it toast for 1–2 minutes with the beef mixture.

4. Simmer

   Pour in the beef broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

5. Fluff and Garnish

   Turn off the heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.