5 Tempting Ground Meat Dishes for Every Taste

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19 August 2026

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As a child, I didn't really like ground meat, and I didn't really like dishes made with it. On the other hand, if the food was made with ground meat, I would both have a greater appetite and enjoy it more. Now that I'm older, although I've gotten used to ground meat, I still find dishes made with ground meat more appealing.

Various dishes with minced meat and rice

Rice has a special place in Iranian cuisine. When this main ingredient is combined with minced meat, various, delicious and very popular dishes can be prepared. Below we will review some examples of these dishes.

1. Bean pilaf

Bean pilaf is prepared using rice, green beans and minced meat and is flavored with spices such as turmeric, cinnamon and pepper. To prepare this dish, first the minced meat is fried with onions and spices and then the chopped beans are added until the ingredients are well combined. In the final stage, these ingredients are combined in layers with the drained rice and then placed on a gas flame to steam.

2. Korean Stew

This delicious dish, also known as Korean Meat Bowl, is an Asian dish that is prepared by frying ground meat with minced garlic and ginger. Then, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil are added to the meat. Finally, the rice is cooked separately and the meat mixture is placed on top.

3. Mash Pulao

Mash Pulao is one of the nutritious Iranian dishes that is especially popular in the central and southern regions of the country. This dish is a combination of rice and cooked mash, which is served with ground meat, chicken, or sometimes even plain. To prepare mash Pulao, first the mash is cooked separately until half cooked. Then the rice is prepared by draining it and while it is simmering, the mash and other ingredients are poured over it.

4. Lentil Plov

Lentil plov is also a good choice for those who want to make a meal with minced meat. This dish is prepared using minced meat fried with onions and spices. In some versions, raisins or dates may be added to this mixture to create a sweet and different taste.

To diversify lentil plov, you can make minced meat into balls or use pieces of meat. Using saffron rice to decorate this dish can also make its appearance and taste more attractive.

5. Shooshtari plov

Shooshtari plov is one of the local and traditional dishes of Khuzestan province, and especially the city of Shooshtari, which is prepared using rice, meat, cowpeas, dill, and spices such as cinnamon. The method of preparing this dish with minced meat is very similar to other Iranian plovs; This means that rice, along with meat and other ingredients, is poured into the pot in layers and then steamed.