Chickpea and Beef Rice Pilaf

Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of our Chickpea and Beef Rice Pilaf. Combining tender beef, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic basmati rice, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

🍚 2 cups basmati rice
🥩 1 to 2 pounds beef, chopped into small cubes
🥫 1 can chickpeas, drained
🧅 1 small onion, chopped
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🧂 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon cumin
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🫒 2 tablespoons oil
💧 3 cups hot water

Instructions

1- Prepare the Beef:

• Begin by placing the chopped beef in a pressure cooker with a sprinkle of salt and half a cup of water.
• Set the pressure cooker to the meat setting for 40 minutes to ensure the beef becomes tender.

2- Wash and Soak the Rice:

• While the beef is cooking, rinse the basmati rice thoroughly.
• Soak the rice in water to help the grains cook evenly.

3- Sauté Ingredients:

• Once the beef is ready, remove it from the pressure cooker.
• In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and chickpeas, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

4- Combine Ingredients:

• Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot with the sautéed onions, chickpeas, and beef.
• Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
• Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

5- Cook the Pilaf:

• Pour 3 cups of hot water over the rice mixture.
• Stir and taste the broth; adjust the seasoning with more salt or chicken flavoring if needed.
• Cover the pot and let it cook on medium heat until the water is absorbed.

6- Final Touches:

• Once the water is absorbed, lower the heat to very low.
• Cover the pot again and let the pilaf cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the rice is fully cooked.

7- Serve:

• Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
• Pair your delicious Chickpea and Beef Rice Pilaf with a simple salad for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Calories per serving: Approx. 480
Protein: 28g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Equipment: Pressure cooker, large pot

Cooking Tips

• For more flavor, consider browning the beef in the pot before pressure cooking.
• If a pressure cooker is unavailable, you can slow-cook the beef on the stove until tender.

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Chickpea and Beef Rice Pilaf