Beef Plov (Beef Rice Pilaf)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    690 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Ukrainian, Balkan

Beef Plov (Beef Rice Pilaf)

Beef plov is a Ukrainian take on beef rice pilaf! Featuring savory beef, veggies, chickpeas, spices, and rice, it’s satisfying and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs beef chuck or beef sirloin cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots shredded (See Note 1)
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 cups long grain rice Jasmine or Basmati rice

Garnish

  • pickles of choice for serving
  • hard boiled eggs
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in cold water in sieve until water runs clear. Place rice in bowl and cover with water by 1 inch. Set aside.
  2. Heat Dutch oven or deep sided saute pan over medium high heat. You want this hot to sear the beef so it doesn't steam and loose it's juices when browned.
  3. Season the cubed beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper. Brown the beef, stirring often for about 3-5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside. Next, add the onion, carrot and garlic to the remaining oil in pan and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the beef and accumulated juices to pan, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and spices and stir everything together, cooking for 1 minute. Add the broth, stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes, or until meat is tender.
  5. Stir in the chickpeas and golden raisins. Sprinkle the drained, uncooked rice over the meat and broth in pan in an even layer, being sure NOT to stir. The rice should be laying on top, but be sure it's covered with about 1/2 inch broth. Add more broth or water if needed.
  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, until the rice is done and all liquids have evaporated (See Note 2). Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 10 minutes covered.
  7. Before serving, fold rice and beef mixture together. Serve with optional pickles of choice (sweet, dill or hot) or hard boiled eggs.

Notes

  • You can also purchase shredded carrots in 10 ounce bags in the vegetables section of you market to keep things easier.
  • If all liquid is not absorbed, cook for a few minutes with lid off.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 690kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 1258mg (52%) Potassium 1092mg (31%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 3607IU (72%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 690 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 690kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 1258mg 52%
Potassium 1092mg 23%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 3607IU 72%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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