Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground round or lean ground lamb
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati or long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons beef-flavored bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 5 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cook beef and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain in a colander; return to skillet. Add water and next 5 ingredients; stir well.
  • Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in raisins and pine nuts. Serve with seasoned rice vinegar.