Beef Pilau Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of East Africa with this aromatic Beef Pilau! This incredible recipe blends the warmth of Indian spices like coriander with classic African ingredients such as peanuts, coconut milk, juicy tomatoes, and tender green beans. Tender beef stew meat simmers in a rich coconut and tomato sauce, infused with fragrant coriander, creating a dish that's both exotic and comforting. Easily adaptable, you can substitute okra for green beans if desired. Get ready for a culinary journey in just 100 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 836.9 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Pilau

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 2 tbsp hot oil
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can undrained crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup sliced okra

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How to Make Beef Pilau

  1. Brown 2 lbs beef stew meat in batches in a large Dutch oven with 2 tbsp hot oil. Remove and set aside, reserving drippings.
  2. Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic to the Dutch oven and cook in the reserved drippings until softened but not browned (about 5 minutes).
  3. Return the browned beef to the Dutch oven.
  4. Drain off any excess fat.
  5. Pour in 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk, 1 (14.5 oz) can undrained crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp ground coriander.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  8. Stir in 1 cup green beans (or 1 cup sliced okra), 1 cup long-grain rice, and 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts.
  9. Continue to simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the meat and rice are tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

218g

Fat

101g

Carbs

30g

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