North African Beef and Brown Rice Recipe

Ingredients

This recipe was created for its original yield. Ingredient amounts can be adjusted automatically, but cooking times and steps remain consistent. Not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe yields 2 servings.

• pound beef round steak, diced
• small onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato-chicken bouillon granules (such as Knorr)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon beef stock concentrate
• pound carrots, cut into -inch dice
• pound sweet potatoes, cut into -inch dice
• 1 cups water
• cup finely shredded cabbage
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• teaspoon ground cumin
• teaspoon ground black pepper
• teaspoon ground coriander
• 5 black cardamom seeds
• 1 cup brown rice

Directions

Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced steak, onion, and tomato-chicken bouillon. Stir frequently until the steak is nicely browned, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the minced garlic, 1 cup of water, beef stock concentrate, carrots, and sweet potatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots and sweet potatoes are tender, approximately 20 minutes.

Step 3: Combine 1 cups water, shredded cabbage, cinnamon sticks, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, coriander, and cardamom seeds with the pot mixture. Bring it all to a gentle boil.

Step 4: Stir in the brown rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 45 minutes.

Step 5: Fluff the rice gently with a fork and remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.

Cook's Notes

This dish is full of flavor without being overly spicy. If using a salt-free beef concentrate, keep in mind that tomato-chicken bouillon can be quite salty, so no extra salt is needed. If regular cabbage isnt available, substitute coarsely chopped bok choy, kale, or spinach. Serve alongside rolls or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 649
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 57mg
• Sodium: 1818mg
• Carbohydrates: 109g
• Dietary Fiber: 16g
• Sugars: 13g
• Protein: 31g
• Vitamin C: 22mg
• Calcium: 179mg
• Iron: 7mg
• Potassium: 1483mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values may vary based on your personal dietary needs. Nutrient data may be incomplete for some ingredients. Consult a professional for medically restrictive diets.