Description
Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Middle Eastern Beef & Rice Pilaf is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gathering. With minimal effort required, this recipe allows you to savor the festive flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the carrots.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes).
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, carrots, rice, tomato paste, spices, and broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender and rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg