Baked Rice (Ross Fil-Forn)

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Ross fil-forn is a traditional Maltese dish. Serve it with Parmesan cheese and enjoy the Mediterranean flavors!

Submitted by INGU
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ pound lean ground beef

  • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes

  • 1 ¼ cups chicken stock

  • 3 bay leaves

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat.

  2. Meanwhile, place the rice into a saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes (halfway), then drain off water.

  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  4. Remove the bay leaves from the sauce, and mix in the half-cooked rice. Stir in the basil, mint, eggs, and mozzarella cheese; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.

  5. Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

730 Calories
28g Fat
83g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 730
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 798mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 83g 30%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 448mg 34%
Iron 7mg 40%
Potassium 622mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.