20-Min Tanzanian Pilau
Fragrant one-pan rice with tender beef, cardamom, and cinnamon. A weeknight take on the classic East African spiced rice that tastes like Sunday dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in rice, crushing cardamom pods lightly and adding them along with cinnamon stick. Toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and reduce heat to low.
Step 5
Simmer covered for 12 minutes without lifting the lid, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 6
Remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork and let it rest 1 minute. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- fork
- measuring cups
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