Beef pilaf salad is a versatile dish combining beef, fluffy rice, and a symphony of vegetables, making it a wholesome and delightful meal. Served warm or chilled, it's a delightful dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or even picnics. With variations that allow for different cuts of beef and an array of vegetables, this salad is a culinary playground that caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BEEF PLOV (BEEF RICE PILAF) RECIPE
This recipe makes a big batch which is great since it reheats really well. That's my favorite way to eat it; crisped over a skillet and served with a pickle.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Medium
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Trim beef of excess fat and sinews (aka the chewy stuff), pat the meat dry with a paper towel and chop into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces.
- Preheat your dutch oven (or your large soup pot with a heavy bottom), to high heat. Once it's hot, stir in your 1/3 cup canola oil. Once oil is hot, add chopped meat and saute uncovered 7 min over high heat until meat is browned, stirring every minute or so so it doesn't scorch to the bottom of the pan. Note: it's important to preheat the dutch oven first for the meat to sear over very high heat, otherwise it will juice out and become dry.
- Reduce heat to medium and Add chopped onion, stirring often until onion is softened (5 minutes). Stir in sliced carrots, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 3-4 bay leaves and continue to cook over medium heat 5 minutes until carrots are softened.
- Add 1 3/4 cups hot water, cover and simmer over medium/low heat 45 min or until meat is tender.
- Meanwhile, rinse rice until water runs clear, then drain and set aside (this gets rid of the starch so you won't end up with a sticky rice).
- Spread rice over the meat and add 4 cups hot water. Sprinkle the rice with 1 1/2 tsp salt (DO NOT STIR), bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and Let cook uncovered until most of the water is absorbed (10 min).
- Cut off the base of your whole garlic head to expose the cloves. Put your head of garlic, cut side down into the center of the rice and sprinkle the top of the rice with 1 tsp ground coriander.
- Poke 7-10 holes through the rice to allow steam to escape to the surface, reduce the heat to low then cover and cook an additional 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove the garlic head and bay leaves and stir everything gently to combine and you're done.
EASY PILAF
This basic pilaf is quick and easy to make.
Provided by Elaine Mical
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 1 quart baking dish with butter.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion in the butter until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook until the rice is slightly golden. Pour in the chicken broth. Season with the salt. Simmer another 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the broth is completely absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BEEF AND MUSHROOM PILAF
Progresso® broth provides a simple addition to this beef and mushroom pilaf dinner that's ready in 35 minutes. Perfect if you love Asian cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown. Remove beef from skillet.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to brown.
- Stir in rice. Stir in broth, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil and bell pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Return beef to skillet. Cover and simmer without stirring 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg
AWESOME RICE PILAF
Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
Provided by tooshay
Categories Rice Pilaf
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
INSTANT POT BEEF AND RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES RECIPE
This Instant Pot Beef and Rice Pilaf with Vegetables has been on repeat at our house this month! It's packed with flavor everyone will love!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot. After it heats up, add in the oil. Heat the oil for 1 minute, then add in the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onions become tender.
- Add in the beef pieces, tomato sauce, beef broth, pepper, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and steak seasoning. Stir all together. Place the bay leaf on top.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the SEALING position.
- Press the PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) button on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 40 minutes. When the timer is done, switch the valve over to VENTING and do a quick release of the pressure (you can also let it do a natural release if you have time).
- Remove the lid and pull out the bay leaf.
- Pour the rice over the top of everything (don't stir it together) and using the back of a spoon, spread it around evenly. All of the rice should be covered with liquid.
- Press the halves of the garlic down into the rice (cut side down touching the rice). Place the lid back on the Instant Pot. Move the valve back to SEALING. Press the PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) button and set the timer for 15 minutes.
- When the cooking time is over, let the Instant Pot do a natural release for 15 minutes (let the pressure release on it's own). When the time is up, move the valve to VENTING and allow the rest of the pressure to leave the pot.
- Open the lid, remove the garlic. Add in the fresh parsley and then fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir all the ingredients together.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EVERYBODY LOVES PILAF
A simple and delicious rice pilaf recipe that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. It complements almost any dish.
Provided by ebrinx
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 57m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and stir in spaghetti; cook until coated with melted butter and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until rice is tender until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix toasted pine nuts and parsley into the rice mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
DELICIOUS ALMOND RICE PILAF
A delicious side dish for beef or chicken. A great change from plain rice or boxed rice mixes. I like to serve this with grilled chicken or with saucy cube steaks.
Provided by DHANO923
Categories Rice Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and almonds, cooking and stirring until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes more. Stir in water, bouillon, and parsley; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your beef pilaf salad.
- Cook the rice perfectly: The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Don't overcook the beef: The beef should be cooked until it is just tender, but not tough.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more colorful and flavorful your salad will be.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make beef pilaf salad, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
Conclusion:
Beef pilaf salad is a delicious, versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef pilaf salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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