Maqloubeh

Marinate the meat: Marinate chicken, lamb or beef with olive oil, lemon juice (optional), spices such as allspice or Maqloubeh spice. You can marinate for 30 minutes or up to a few hours for deeper flavor.
Cook the vegetables (optional): If using vegetables, roast them in the oven with olive oil and seasonings until tender. Approximately 20 minutes.
Brown the meat: In a pot, heat olive oil and sear the meat on all sides. Sauté sliced onions with the meat until softened.
Assemble the Maqloubeh and Cook rice: In a large pot or oven-safe dish, layer bottom with tomatoes, vegetables and onions. Top with the cooked meat and more roasted vegetables. Add rice on top and add 4 cups of water. Cook for approximately 40 minutes.
Flip and serve: This is the key to making maqloubeh an upside-down dish! Place a plate on top of the pot and carefully flip the pot to invert the maqloubeh onto the plate. Decorate with fried onions, toasted almonds or parsley and serve.