Meatball Biryani
A quick and comforting one-pan meal with seasoned meatballs nestled in fragrant rice, topped with crispy onions and fresh herbs. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
In a bowl, mix the 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp garam masala and a pinch of salt. Roll into 12 small meatballs.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the 1.5 cups rice and 1 tsp garam masala, toasting for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Fluff the biryani with a fork and top with the 0.25 cup chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- fork
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
