- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup short-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 onion, chopped (½ cup, optional)
- 1 cup pine nuts (optional)
- Soak rice in water, enough to-cover, for 30 minutes. Drain.
- Combine the meat, rice, allspice, vegetable oil, cinnamon, salt, white pepper, and, if desired, onion and pine nuts in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Use as required by other recipes.