Spiced Beef & Chicken Pilau
A vibrant, one-skillet rice dish with beef and chicken cooked in aromatic spices, tomatoes, and broth. Ready in 20 minutes and loaded with flavor.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cardamom and cumin seeds, stirring until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Add ground beef and diced chicken, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice, coating it with oil, then add canned tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.
Step 5
Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- fork
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