Indulge in Middle Eastern Culinary Magic with our Flavor-Packed Beef and Zucchini Casserole featuring Baked Egyptian Rice! This savory dish, bursting with rich flavors of beef, zucchini, and aromatic spices, promises a delightful gastronomic journey. Learn how to create this masterpiece, perfect for family dinners and special occasions. Follow our step-by-step recipe for a taste of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine that will elevate your home-cooking repertoire. Discover the art of combining tender beef, succulent zucchini, and perfectly baked Egyptian rice. Uncover the secrets to a satisfying meal that blends tradition with modern flair. Explore our enticing recipe now!

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Ingredients:

Beef and Broth:

1 clove of garlic

kg ready-to-use beef

Water for boiling the beef

1 tomato

Bay leaves

1 garlic clove

1 onion, peeled

Rice:

cups Egyptian rice

tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

liters of cow or buffalo milk

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Zucchini and Tomato Sauce:

2 onions

1 garlic clove

4 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp ghee

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 kg zucchini

Additional:

Broth from the cooked beef and vegetables

Instructions:

1-Start by boiling the beef: Place the beef in a pot and add boiling water until it covers the meat.

2-Let it boil for 10 minutes to remove impurities, then drain the water.

3-In another pot, add boiling water, a tomato, bay leaves, garlic clove, and a peeled onion.

4-Let it boil for 5 minutes.

5-Strain the beef from its water and add it to the clean water with the boiled vegetables.

6-Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7-Allow it to boil for approximately 1.5 hours until the meat is tender.

Prepare the Rice:

8-Rinse 3 cups of Egyptian rice until the starch is removed.

9-In a baking dish, mix the rice with 2 tbsp of ghee.

10- Heat 2 liters of milk until warm and pour it over the rice.

11-Mix well and bake in the oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.

Prepare the Zucchini and Tomato Sauce:

12-In a pan, sauté 2 chopped onions and 1 garlic clove in 4 tbsp of vegetable oil and 1 tbsp of ghee.

13-After 5 minutes, add 3 tbsp of tomato paste and mix well.

14-Add the cooked zucchini to the tomato sauce mixture and stir.

Finish the Casserole:

15-Incorporate the beef into the vegetables and add the broth.

16-Simmer until the vegetables are tender.

17-Serve the beef and zucchini casserole over the baked rice.

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Note:

This recipe serves four people, and you can adjust the seasoning and spices according to personal preference.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Garlic (1 clove):

- Calories: 4

- Carbs: 1g

- Protein: 0.2g

- Fat: 0g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting.

Beef (1 kg):

- Calories: 2500

- Carbs: 0g

- Protein: 250g

-Fat: 166g

- Sodium: 400mg

Benefit: Rich in protein, iron, zinc.

Water for boiling beef:

- No significant nutritional value.

Tomato (1 medium):

- Calories: 22

- Carbs: 5g

- Protein: 1g

- Fat: 0.2g

- Sodium: 6mg

Benefit: High in vitamins A and C.

Bay Leaves (2 leaves):

- Calories: 5

- Carbs: 1g

- Protein: 0.1g

- Fat: 0.1g

- Sodium: 1mg

Benefit: Anti-inflammatory, digestive aid.

Onion (1 medium, peeled):

- Calories: 46

- Carbs: 11g

- Protein: 1g

- Fat: 0g

- Sodium: 3mg

Benefit: Rich in antioxidants.

Rice:

Egyptian Rice (1 cup)

- Calories: 200

- Carbs: 45g

- Protein: 4g

- Fat: 0.5g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Good source of energy, low in fat.

Ghee (2 tbsp):

 -Calories: 240

- Carbs: 0g

- Protein: 0g

- Fat: 27g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Provides healthy fats.

Cow/Buffalo Milk (2 liters):

- Calories: 1200

- Carbs: 176g

- Protein: 80g

- Fat: 40g

- Sodium: 200mg

Benefit: Rich in calcium and vitamins.

Salt and Black Pepper (to taste):

- Calories: 0

- Carbs: 0g

- Protein: 0g

- Fat: 0g

- Sodium: Varies

Benefit: Enhances flavor.

Zucchini and Tomato Sauce:

Onion (2 medium):

- Calories: 92

- Carbs: 22g

- Protein: 2g

- Fat: 0g

- Sodium: 6mg

Benefit: Supports heart health.

Garlic (1 clove):

- Calories: 4

- Carbs: 1g

- Protein: 0.2g

- Fat: 0g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Immune-boosting.

Vegetable Oil (4 tbsp):

- Calories: 480

- Carbs: 0g

- Protein: 0g

- Fat: 56g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Contains healthy fats.

Ghee (1 tbsp):

- Calories: 120

- Carbs: 0g

- Protein: 0g

- Fat: 14g

- Sodium: 0mg

Benefit: Adds richness to the dish.

Tomato Paste (3 tbsp):

- Calories: 54

- Carbs: 12g

- Protein: 3g

- Fat: 0.6g

- Sodium: 24mg

Benefit: Concentrated source of tomatoes.

Zucchini (1 kg):

- Calories: 160

- Carbs: 36g

- Protein: 8g

- Fat: 1g

- Sodium: 20mg

Benefit: High in vitamins and minerals.