Authentic Beef Plov: Hearty Ukrainian Rice Pilaf Dinner
This beef plov recipe is a savory Ukrainian rice pilaf made with tender beef, sweet carrots, onions, and fragrant spices. A comforting one-pot dish ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Slotted Spoon
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef chuck or stew meat cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 Yellow onions diced
- 4 Carrots julienned
- 0.5 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups Jasmine rice rinsed
- 4 cups Water or beef broth
- 1 head Garlic sliced crosswise
Spices
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- Add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove beef with a slotted spoon. Pour the broth into a measuring cup. Add water if needed to reach 4 cups.
- Wipe the pot clean. Add oil and sauté onions and carrots for about 15 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot. Stir in spices.
- Rinse rice and layer over the meat. Place halved garlic head on top.
- Gently pour broth over the rice without stirring. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use long-grain rice to prevent sticking. Adjust water slightly if using different rice types. For a vegetarian version, replace meat with chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 550
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Potassium: 439 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Vitamin A: 4000 IU
- Vitamin C: 4 mg
- Calcium: 55 mg
- Iron: 2.5 mg