Jollof rice with beef is a delectable dish loved by many across the globe. It is a popular dish from West Africa, and its roots can be traced to Senegal, Gambia, Mali, and Nigeria. Jollof rice is made with a combination of long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, spices, and of course, beef. The dish is known for its vibrant red color, savory flavor, and tender texture. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you in creating the best jollof rice with beef that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.
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BEEF PARTY-STYLE JOLLOF RICE
This is an incredibly easy, but delicious recipe. The uniqueness of this jollof rice lies in the roasting of the bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. This brings an additional depth of flavor to the meal. If you're looking for a Jollof Rice recipe that will be the star of the show, this is it!
Provided by Lola Osinkolu
Categories Lunch/Dinner Main/Side
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Drizzle some oil on the peppers and Roast the bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, habanero pepper, and garlic in the oven 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool a bit, blend with the ginger, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, season beef with salt, black pepper, rosemary, curry powder, and seasoning powder. Set aside.
- Add one tablespoon oil in a pan, add the seasoned beef and bay leaves. Mix well and leave to cook for ten minutes.
- Add one cup of water to the boiling beef and leave to cook again for another 10 to 15 minutes or till the meat becomes tender. Remove the meat from pot and keep the stock separately.
- In the same pot, add the remaining oil and fry the beef on both sides till browned-about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and set aside.
- Pour the sliced onions in the oil and cook till tender about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and fry well. About 3 to 5 minutes
- Add the blended sauce, curry powder, thyme, seasoning powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Wash the rice until the water comes out clear and drain. Stir the rice with the sauce and add the stock and water.
- Cover the pot tightly with a foil paper and then with the lid. ook for 5 minutes on medium to high heat, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and add stir in the beef. Serve hot.
JOLLOF RICE WITH BEEF
Rice stewed in a tomato and meat sauce--a delicious savory West African dish.
Provided by aduani
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h6m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until dark and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate pot. Season stew meat with salt and pepper. Cook in the hot oil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Stir meat into the simmering tomato mixture. Add jasmine rice. Pour in enough water to cover the rice. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until stew meat and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
JOLLOF RICE
Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish.
Provided by EEANDOH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour oil into large saucepan. Cook onion in oil over medium-low heat until translucent.
- Stir in stewed tomatoes and tomato paste, and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in water, and add chicken pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in rice, carrots, and green beans, and season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fork-tender and the rice is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 712.6 mg, Sugar 7 g
GHANAIAN JOLLOF RICE BY TEI HAMMOND RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large yellow onions, vegetable oil, diced tomato, tomato paste, habanero pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, mixed dried herbs, chicken bouillon cubes, long grain rice, frozen mixed vegetable, water
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add onions and 2 tablespoons of oil to a blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and habanero pepper to the blender, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a separate medium bowl.
- Heat the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion puree and cook until the water has cooked out and the puree is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in color.
- Add the rice, mixed vegetables, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with foil and a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 11 grams
JOLLOF RICE
The chef Tunde Wey is based in New Orleans, but he was born in Nigeria, where jollof rice is a well-loved dish. The rice is cooked in a flavorful tomato and pepper purée; his version is vegan, and laced with chile heat.
Provided by The New York TImes
Categories side dish
Time 1h
Yield 7 1/2 cups rice
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender, combine tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper and onions; purée. Pour out half the purée into a bowl; set aside. Add the bell peppers to the purée remaining in the blender and pulse until smooth. Add to the mixture that was set aside and stir to combine.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add blended vegetables along with the salt, curry powder, ground chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaves, ginger and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the rice until well mixed, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover pot and let cook until rice is al dente, about 45 minutes. Check after 30 minutes; if rice is sauce-logged, remove the lid to cook off the excess sauce. If rice seems dry, stir in 1 to 2 cups water. Allow the rice at the bottom of the pot to char a bit to infuse it with a smoky flavor.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JOLLOF RICE (RICE W/ CHICKEN, HAM & BEEF)
Posting this for ZWT 2006, this is a West African entree rich dish that I myself can't wait to make; it sounds really good and not difficult at all. Don't let the long directions throw you; it is mostly browning and stirring steps.
Provided by JanetB-KY
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dry the chicken and beef with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a large heavy bottomed pan over moderate heat, heat 3 tbsp of the oil until a drop of water sizzles when dripped into it; brown the chicken in the oil a few pieces at a time until golden brown, turning as needed; when done transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the last 3 tbsp of oil to the pan and brown the beef in it, turning them frequently until they are well browned; add them to the chicken and set aside.
- Pour off all but a thin film of fat from the pan and add the onions; stirring up the browned bits from the meat, stir and cook the onions until soft and lightly browned; do NOT burn as it will add an acrid taste to the finished dish.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, chili pepper, ginger and bay leaf.
- Raise the heat to high and still stirring cook for five minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape almost solidly in a spoon.
- Stir in the broth and water and return the beef to the pan; add the ham and turn the meats in the sauce until the pieces are evenly coated.
- Bring to a boil again then reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered for 30 minutes.
- Add the chicken and any liquids around it, baste it with the sauce and let it simmer for ten minutes longer; then gently stir in the rice.
- Return the mixture to a simmer, cover partially and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the beef is tender and almost all the liquid in the pan has been absorbed by the rice.
- Remove the pan from the heat, cover tightly and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Jollof rice is traditionally served with hot boiled cabbage or spinach and slices of hard boiled egg.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your jollof rice will taste. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Use a good quality beef or chicken stock and a flavorful rice, such as basmati or jasmine.
- Cook the rice in a flavorful broth. The broth is what gives jollof rice its characteristic flavor. Use a combination of beef or chicken stock, tomato sauce, and spices to create a flavorful broth.
- Don't overcook the rice. Jollof rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Serve jollof rice with your favorite sides. Jollof rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Popular sides include fried plantains, grilled chicken, and tomato stew.
Conclusion:
Jollof rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a relatively easy dish to make, but there are a few tips you can follow to ensure that your jollof rice turns out perfectly. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious and authentic pot of jollof rice that your family and friends will love.
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