Rice Pilaf With Lamb Recipe

Name: Rice Pilaf With Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 2 cups basmati rice (or other long grain); 1 onion (finely chopped); 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped); 2 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth (no msg); 2 ounces pine nuts; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen baby peas (thawed); 1/4 cup hot water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron (steeped in hot water); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
2 cups basmati rice (or other long grain)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
2 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth (no msg)
2 ounces pine nuts
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen baby peas (thawed)
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon saffron (steeped in hot water)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

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Important:You will need a 5 quart roaster or Dutch oven with a well fitting lid to hold in heat & moisture.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Melt butter in roaster over medium high heat.
4
Add onions,bell pepper & salt & sweat (not brown) for a few minutes.
5
Stir in rice & pine nuts & gently toast while stirring until rice smells nutty.
6
Add Saffron & water, bay leaf & chicken broth. Increase heat to high, when broth starts to boil, stir ingredients once, place lid on roaster & place in oven for 15 minutes.
7
When oven time is up, remove roaster from oven & rest for another 15 minutes but DO NOT remove lid (rice is still cooking).
8
When rice is in oven, prepare the lamb by mixing with thyme & rosemary.
9
Season & brown lamb gently & break it into pieces about the size of a clove of garlic. When rice is rested, add lamb & peas & mix through with a fork, fluffing rice as you look to remove the bay leaf.
10
Serve onto a warm platter or plates.

1198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 2 cups basmati rice (or other long grain), 1 onion (finely chopped), 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Rice Pilaf With Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Rice Pilaf With Lamb

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