Ground Beef Stir Fry With Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Stir Fry With Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces basmati rice; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/3 cup cashews; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion minced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 10 1/2 ounces carrots peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced; 3/4 cup vegetable stock; 1 pound french green beans cut into chunks; 1 2/3 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon juice; paprika to taste; ground cumin to taste; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped, a little set aside for garnish

Servings: persons

7 ounces basmati rice
2 tablespoons oil
1/3 cup cashews
1 pound ground beef
1 onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
10 1/2 ounces carrots peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced
3/4 cup vegetable stock
1 pound french green beans cut into chunks
1 2/3 cups plain yogurt
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon juice
paprika to taste
ground cumin to taste
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped, a little set aside for garnish

1
Cook rice in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan. Fry cashews until golden brown. Set aside. Add ground beef to oil and brown until crumbly. Season. Set aside. Wipe out pan. Add remaining oil. Sweat onion, garlic and carrots until softened. Add stock and simmer for 5 mins. Add green beans, cover and simmer for 10 mins.
3
For the yogurt dip, mix together yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season and add paprika, to taste. Set aside.
4
Add rice to vegetables along with ground beef. Season and add paprika and cumin to taste. Add mint and cashews. Spoon into serving bowls, garnish with mint and serve with yogurt dip.

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces basmati rice, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/3 cup cashews, 1 pound ground beef, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef Stir Fry With Basmati Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ground Beef Stir Fry With Basmati Rice

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