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
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cube beef into small, bite-size pieces. Cut onion into thin slices and julienne carrots.
2. 2In 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.
3. 3Add 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.
4. 4Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
5. 5Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clean. Spread the rice out in a 9x13 casserole dish.
6. 6Add the sauteed meat and vegetables and stir to combine.
7. 7Add 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.
8. 8Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, mix pilaf. Bake another 8-10 minutes, until the liquids completely evaporate. Fluff rice before serving.