Maqluba with Nuts

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 1 10

Rest time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 579kcal

Oil neutral flavored
1 potato sliced
1 zucchini cut into cubes
1 white onion sliced
2 pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups Persian or jasmine rice rinsed
¼ cup pine nuts
1/4 cup raw almonds
¼ cup Jamie Geller festive herb pilaf mix or other herb seasoning blend optional
5-6 shallots whole
5 whole garlic cloves
4 cups water

In a deep frying pan with a thin layer of oil, fry the potatoes, remove to a plate. Fry zucchini until golden, add to plate.
In the same pan fry onion with beef. Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, ras el hanout, and garlic powder. Mix well.
In a large bowl pour rice, add meat mixture, pine nuts and almonds. Mix in seasoning blend.
Prepare a large deep nonstick pot that can go in the oven. Arrange fried potato slices on the bottom. Top with half the rice/meat mixture. Arrange zucchini cubes, whole shallots, and garlic over top.
Pour remaining rice/meat mixture over top. Add 4 cups of water and cover with lid.
Place on stove on low heat for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile preheat oven to 340℉/170℃. Place pot in oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and wait about 30 minutes before flipping and serving.