NUTMEG RICE

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Provided by Hanan Hussein

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb beef stew meat cut into 1 cm cubes
2 large carrots, finely grated or 2 jars gerber carrots
2 c short or medium grain rice
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 lb package frozen peas
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
3 c water

Steps:

1. Place beef cubes and shredded carrots in a pot on medium heat till it starts to boil. Lower the heat to very low, cover and let it simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally until all liquid is absorbed and meat is tender.
2. Add the rice, nutmeg, salt and water and bring to boil. Lower the heat, cover and let it cook like regular rice till all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked. (the rice should be a bit sticky)
3. While the rice is cooking boil the peas in salted water for 15 minutes or until cooked, drain and add the butter.
4. In a serving plate pile the rice, cover with half the peas and top with Parmesan cheese. Have some more peas and cheese on the side for those who like extra.