Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef. This comforting dish features tender leeks wrapped around a savory filling of round rice and seasoned ground beef, enhanced by fresh herbs like parsley and mint. The vibrant flavors meld beautifully while baking, creating a wholesome meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but its stunning presentation will leave your guests impressed and satisfied.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 leeks (ends trimmed)
- 1 cup round rice
- 7 ounces (200 grams) ground beef
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup mint (chopped)
- 1 tomato (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 flat teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baharat spice
- ½ lemon (squeezed)
- 2 cups water
- â…“ cup date syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon (squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice, ground beef, parsley, mint, and diced tomato.
- Prepare the leeks by trimming and slicing them lengthwise to create leaf-like layers.
- Fill each leek layer with the meat mixture, folding into triangular shapes.
- Arrange the stuffed leeks in a baking dish and mix sauce ingredients; pour over the leeks.
- Cover with parchment paper and foil; bake for one hour and fifteen minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional fifteen minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed leek (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg