Syrian Style Rice with Peas and Meat

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic -- chopped
• 1 onion -- chopped
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil -- divided
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• Salt -- to taste
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons allspice -- divided
• 16 ounces frozen peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 pound ground beef

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Saute garlic and onions in 2 T. oil. Then add rice and saute, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon allspice. Continue stirring for about 5 minutes. Add peas and water. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer until water is fully absorbed, about 20 minutes.

In a pan, brown meat in 1T. oil. Add a dash of salt and remaining 1 teaspoon allspice. Break meat up into small pieces until fully cooked. Add to rice and mix well.