Best 7 Beef Pilaf Salad Recipes

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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



Beef Plov (Beef Rice Pilaf) Recipe image

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

1 1/2 lbs Beef chuck (beef sirloin or good quality beef stew meat)
1/3 cup canola oil (or extra light olive oil (not extra virgin))
2 medium onions (finely chopped)
3 medium carrots (cut into matchsticks or grated)
1 tsp salt for the meat and veggies + 1 1/2 tsp salt for the rice
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
3-4 bay leaves
1 3/4 cups hot water for braising meat
3 cups long grain rice (Basmati or Jasmin rice work great!)
4 cups hot water when cooking rice
1 tsp ground coriander
1 head of garlic

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



Easy Pilaf image

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

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound beef boneless sirloin, cut into thin strips
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked basmati or regular long grain rice
2 cups Progresso™ beef broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 to 6 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

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



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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

3 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups white rice
1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained
5 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons dried crushed parsley
4 pinches dried crushed thyme
1 pinch saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



Instant Pot Beef and Rice Pilaf with Vegetables Recipe image

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

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
3 carrots (sliced)
3 celery stalks (diced)
1½ pounds beef stew cubes ((or a a beef roast, cut into 1" cubes with fat trimmed))
8 ounces tomato sauce ((1 can))
15 ounces reduced sodium beef broth ((1 can))
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
1 bay leaf
1½ cups jasmine rice ( (can also use white rice))
1 head of garlic (cut in half horizontally)
¼ cup fresh parsley (roughly chopped)

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



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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

½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup butter
2 ounces spaghetti, broken into small pieces
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 ¼ cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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



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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

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup white rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 cups water
1 cube beef bouillon
1 teaspoon dried parsley

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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