Lamb and Beef Balti

Lamb and Beef Balti

• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup brown basmati rice
• 8 Oz lean ground beef
• 8 Oz ground lamb
• 3 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp ground turmeric
• 2 Tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1.5 Tsp ground coriander
• 1 Tsp ground cumin
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 3 Cups beef broth
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 Tsp salt
• 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Optional - Sauteed spinach

Cook rice.

In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb for 5 to 6 minutes. Add onions and cook until translucent for about 5-8 minutes.

Increase heat to high. Add garlic, turmeric, ginger, coriander and cumin. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, worcestershire, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until thickened.

Serve over rice, topped with yogurt and cilantro. Serve with a side of sauteed spinach.