Beef Pilau Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Pilau

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• Cooking Oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1 (14.5 oz) can undrained crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• Ground Coriander
• Frozen Cut Green Beans
• Long Grain Rice
• Unsalted Peanuts

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.