Ouzi Lamb (Arabic Lamb with Spiced Rice)

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1. 1Step 1: In a blender, blend together all the ingredients for the ouzi lamb marinade. Rub the marinade all over the pieces of lamb in a bowl. Cover the bowl and marinate in the fridge for about 12 hours.
2. 2Step 2: In another bowl, massage 1 teaspoon 7 spices and 2 teaspoons salt into 1/2 pound of ground beef. Place in the fridge to marinate.
3. 3Step 3: Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 dutch ovens, or roasting pan with parchment paper. Place the marinated lamb on top of the parchment paper. Roast in the heated oven for 20 minutes uncovered.
4. 4Step 4: Cover pan with a lid and lower the heat to 325F. Roast for about 2 1/2 hours with the lid on until the lamb is buttery and falling off the bone.
5. 5Step 5: In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion is beginning to caramelize.
6. 6Step 6: Once the onion is cooked, add the marinated ground beef along with all of the rice spices. Cook until the beef is browned.
7. 7Step 7: Once the beef is browned add in the frozen vegetables and basmati rice, cooking about 3 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Pour in the broth and increase the heat to high until the broth boils, stir once. Cover your pot with a lid, lower the heat to low and cook until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: Serve the rice with the lamb, topped with toasted pine nuts or almonds and fresh chopped parsley.