Lina's Awesome Lebanese Spinach Beef Rice

Elevate your dinner table with Lina’s Awesome Lebanese Spinach Beef Rice, a comforting one-pot dish bursting with Middle Eastern flavors. This hearty recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic spices like cinnamon and allspice, and fluffy long-grain rice, all simmered to perfection in savory broth. Fresh spinach adds a vibrant, nutritious touch, while optional toasted pine nuts deliver a delightful crunch. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it warm with a squeeze of lemon for a bright, tangy finish that ties everything together. Perfect for lovers of Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, this flavorful, protein-packed meal is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken or beef broth
• 6 cups, chopped fresh spinach
• 0.25 cups (optional, toasted) pine nuts
• 1 whole (optional, for serving) lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the beef and spices, letting it toast slightly for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken or beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the rice cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 8

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, fold in the chopped spinach and allow it to wilt into the mixture.

Step 9

Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork. If using, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top for added crunch.

Step 10

Serve warm with optional lemon wedges on the side for a bright, tangy finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1979.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2058.6

Total Fat 133.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 5354.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.3g
Protein 99.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.7mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 1857.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 23.5%