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Classic Beef PLov

Servings

Ingredients

680grams boneless stew beef, beef ribs, cut inti 1-inch pieces, pork or chicken
1 1/2tsp salt
1large onion, diced
2-3medium carrots, diced
8-10small cloves garlic, roughly chopped
4cups beef broth
1/2tsp smoked paprika
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp ground ginger
1tsp dry mustard
1cup garbanzo beans, drained
1cup Calrose rice, uncookedCalrose rice is a medium-grain rice. The cooked grains are softer, moist, sticky and absorb flavor well. Calrose is an all-purpose table rice as well as a rice for specialty Mediterranean and Asian cuisine such as paella, risotto, pilaf and rice bowls.
1tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Season cubed meat with salt. In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil & add meat cubes; brown well. Remove meat from skillet. To the same pan add onion, carrot & garlic. Saute until golden brown. Return meat to pan & add broth, seasonings & stir together. Cover; reduce heat to low & simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
When plov has finished simmering, add garbanzo beans. Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the meat & broth. DO NOT stir the rice & meat together, simply arrange it so it submerged under broth. Season with fresh ground pepper, cover & continue to cook over a low heat. DO NOT stir the rice during cooking time to create light & airy rice that is not mashed together. When rice is cooked THEN stir together & serve.

Recipe Notes

Traditionally, plov is accompanied by salads made of fresh or marinated vegetables – tomatoes, cucumbers, radish & fruits & herbs such as pomegranate, dill or basil.