Beef Plov Recipe
Plov (pilaf) is the Ukrainian version of rice pilaf. This savory beef plov recipe is a simple one-pot rice dish made with meat, rice, and vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners. We load it up with carrots, onions, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander to impart an earthy, peppery, and slightly sweet flavor.
Equipment
- 1 6-quart cast-iron Dutch oven
- 1-liter measuring cup
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or beef stew meat, (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 cups Jasmine Rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 1 head garlic, sliced crosswise
Spices:
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp Lawrys Seasoned Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat a 6-quart heavy Dutch oven pot over medium heat. Sear the beef until browned. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until the beef pieces are tender.
- Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and pour the water into a liter measuring cup. Add additional water to make 4 cups of liquid in total. Set aside for cooking with the rice later.
- Return the pot to the stove. Wipe and clean it; heat to medium heat. Add the oil, carrots, and onion and sauté for 15 minutes. Add the beef pieces back to the pot and add all the spices. Stir well.
- Top with rice and the garlic head. Pour the reserved beef water over the rice and lightly shake to avoid stirring. Bring everything to a light boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
- To substitute Lawry's Seasoned Salt, add one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of paprika.
- When using tougher meat cuts like lamb or pork, follow the instructions as directed. If using chicken pieces add it raw to the carrots and onions when sautéing.
- To keep Plov warm for guests, you can keep the cast-iron Dutch oven pot in a warm oven. Dutch oven pots are good for maintaining a steady temperature.
- To make ahead and bring to a potluck, place leftovers into a slow cooker with 1/2 cup of water. Set on low for 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Plov Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
557
% Daily Value*
Fat
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
436
mg
19
%
Potassium
439
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
4190
IU
84
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
2.6
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
