Instant Pot Beef Rice Pilaf (Beef Plov)

Instant Pot Beef Rice Pilaf (Beef Plov)

75 min
6 servings

A hearty meal of rice and beef all cooked in one pot at a fraction of the time. The rice is well infused with the flavor of beef and spices and makes the best rice you will ever have!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb beef, chuck, cubed to 1 inches, fat trimmed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 cup short-grain rice, rinsed until the water runs clear (, well-drained )
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrot, medium size, cut to 1/2 inch
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce ((optional, can be replaced with beef stock or water))
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth ((could be replaced with water))
  • 1 tsp black ground pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp beef seasoning (optional) ((I use Montreal Steak Seasoning))
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 head garlic, cut in half horizontally
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn the Instant Pot to "Saute" function (30 min). When the display says "Hot" add 2 tbsp of oil and the 1 large diced onion and saute until lightly golden in color, about 5 minutes. Then add 2 cut up carrots, 1.5 lb of cubed beef and stir.