Harissa Spiced Beef Pilaf
with Flaked Almonds, Spinach and Yoghurt
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.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1
Red Onion
1
Garlic Clove
150
Basmati Rice
15
Flaked Almonds
(Contains Nuts May contain 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
Utensils
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
