25-Min Spiced Beef Pilau
Fragrant Kenyan rice pilau with cumin, cardamom, and seared beef in one skillet. Toasted spices, tender rice, and caramelized meat in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Toast cumin seeds and cardamom 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Add beef cubes and brown, stirring often, until no pink remains on the outside, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in diced onion, cooking 2 minutes until it softens slightly.
Step 4
Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, then add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
Step 5
Pour in broth, add 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 6
Fluff with a fork, stir in fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or heavy-bottomed)
- lid or sheet pan to cover skillet
- wooden spoon
- fork
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