Beef Plov (Beef Rice Pilaf)

June 07, 2014

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This recipe makes a big batch which is great since it reheats really well. That's my favorite way to eat it; crisped over a skillet and served with a pickle.

1½ lbs Beef chuck or beef sirloin
? cup canola oil, or extra light olive oil (not extra virgin)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks or grated
1 tsp salt for the meat and veggies + 1½ tsp salt for the rice
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
3-4 bay leaves
1¾ cups hot water for braising meat
3 cups long grain rice (Basmati or Jasmin rice work great!)
4 cups hot water when cooking rice
1 tsp ground coriander
1 head of garlic

Trim beef of excess fat and sinews (aka the chewy stuff), pat the meat dry with a paper towel and chop into ½" to ¾" pieces. Preheat your dutch oven (or your large soup pot with a heavy bottom), to high...
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Nutritions

Calories
887

Sodium
229mg
9% DV

Fat
23g
35% DV

Protein
52g
104% DV

Carbs
114g
38% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV