Rice Pilaf Recipe (Plov)
An easy recipe for fluffy and flavor-packed rice pilaf (plov). The pilaf is loaded with meat and vegetables, a hearty rice dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck, bite-sized pieces
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thin strands
- 2 large carrots, thick julienne slices
- 2 cups long grain white rice (Uncle Ben's)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt, or to taste (divided)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Cube beef into small, bite-size pieces. Cut onion into thin slices and julienne carrots.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over high heat. Add the meat chunks and cook until browned. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Add in the sliced onions and 1 Tbsp oil. Saute until onions are tender. Add in the carrots and 1 Tbsp oil and saute until carrots are tender.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clean. Spread the rice out in a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Add the sauteed meat and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add the water and broth. Add the rest of the seasonings (1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp pepper). Mix everything. Cover baking dish with foil.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, mix pilaf. Bake another 8-10 minutes, until the liquids completely evaporate. Fluff rice before serving.