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Beef Plov

A hearty one-pot rice dish featuring tender beef, fragrant spices, carrots, onions, and fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Uzbek
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Plov Base
  • 2 lb beef chuck cubed
  • 2 cups long-grain rice rinsed
  • 3 large carrots julienned
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 1 whole garlic head
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • chef knife

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Brown beef in oil and remove from pot.
  3. Cook onions and carrots until softened.
  4. Return beef and add seasonings.
  5. Pour in broth and simmer 40 minutes.
  6. Spread rice on top and add garlic head.
  7. Cover and cook until rice is tender.
  8. Rest, fluff, and serve warm.

Notes

For the most authentic flavor, use freshly ground cumin and allow the plov to rest before serving.