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Lamb and Beef Balti

September 17, 2020

Quick facts

17 ingredients

7 steps

Lamb and Beef Balti photo

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 8 Oz lean ground beef
  • 8 Oz ground lamb
  • 3 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 Tbsp ground turmeric
  • 2 Tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1.5 Tsp ground coriander
  • 1 Tsp ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 Cups beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 Tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional - Sauteed spinach

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook rice.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb for 5 to 6 minutes. Add onions and cook until translucent for about 5-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Increase heat to high. Add garlic, turmeric, ginger, coriander and cumin. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Stir in broth, worcestershire, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until thickened.

  7. 7

    Serve over rice, topped with yogurt and cilantro. Serve with a side of sauteed spinach.