🇪🇬 Egypt · Food
Roz b'Khalta (Spiced Meat Rice)
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇪🇬 EGA fragrant, hearty rice dish featuring spiced ground beef and aromatics, served as a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Rinse 2 cups of short grain rice until the water runs clear and drain well.
- 2
Melt 2 tbsp ghee in a pot and sauté 1 finely diced onion until soft.
- 3
Add 300g minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- 4
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp mixed spices until the aroma releases.
- 5
Add 400ml tomato sauce and enough water to reach the standard rice cooking ratio (usually 1:1.5 with sauce).
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the rinsed rice.
- 7
Lower the heat to the minimum, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
- 8
Let it rest off the heat for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use long grain rice?+
You can, but short grain rice is more traditional for its texture in this specific dish.
What spices are in 'mixed spices'?+
Egyptian 'baharat' usually contains black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Is it dry?+
No, the tomato sauce ensures the rice remains moist and flavorful without needing extra sauce.
What sides go well with this?+
A crisp cucumber-yogurt salad is the perfect cooling balance for this spiced rice.
