Spicy Beef Pilaf Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 None tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus additional, for garnish; None None Plain yogurt, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tsp oil
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 None tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus additional, for garnish
None None Plain yogurt, to serve

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Brown ground beef for 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps with a spoon as it cooks. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
2
Saute onion in same pan for 5-6 mins, until golden. Stir in spices and cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until fragrant.
3
Blend in rice and stock. Bring to a boil on high heat, stirring. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 12-15 mins, until stock is absorbed.
4
Fluff pilaf with a fork and stir in ground beef, peas, tomatoes, currants and parsley. Cover and let stand for 5 mins. Serve with a dollop of yogurt sprinkled with additional parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Beef Pilaf

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