Beef Plov (Beef Rice Pilaf)
Beef Plov, or Beef Rice Pilaf, is a delightful one-pot dish that features tender beef simmered with aromatic spices and fluffy basmati rice. This comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, offering a unique blend of flavors that transports you straight to culinary traditions. Easy to prepare and customizable based on pantry staples, this Beef Plov promises satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Central Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a pot over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until golden brown.
- Add seasoned beef and brown on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook carrots and garlic for about five minutes until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot, add cumin seeds and enough water to cover by an inch. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for one hour.
- Layer rinsed rice over the mixture without stirring. Add water until it covers by half an inch, cover tightly, and cook on low heat for another 20 minutes until the rice absorbs all liquid.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg