Beef Pilau
Fragrant one-pan beef and rice with warm spices, cooked quick in a skillet. Ground beef browns fast, then rice absorbs all the savory, aromatic broth.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced onion; cook, stirring, until soft and golden, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in cumin and cardamom; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 5
Pour in rice and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbs, 10 minutes.
Step 6
Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch preferred)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- fork for fluffing
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