Pilau
A fragrant one-pot rice dish with beef, peas, carrots, and zucchini, simmered in spiced broth until tender and aromatic.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp pilau masala
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 lb beef stew meat; cook until beef is browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in 2 tbsp pilau masala and 1 diced carrot; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add 2 cups rice and 4 cups beef broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1 diced zucchini; cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
Fluff with a fork and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
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