Afghani Beef and Rice

Afghani Beef and Rice
Yields1 Serving
 1 lb Ontario top sirloin, cubed
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 tsp each, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt
 1/4 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg
 2 tbsp oil
 2 cups julienne carrots
 2 tbsp oil, divided
 1 cup finely chopped onion
 1 cup basmati rice
 1 cup beef broth
 1 cup water
 Fresh sprigs of cilantro
 Toasted pine nuts
1

In bowl, combine beef, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oil. Stir until well combined and the beef is evenly coated. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or covered in the refrigerated for up to one day.

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In large deep skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium high heat. Brown beef on all sides; toss in carrots and cook one minute. Transfer to plate. Add remaining oil to skillet and sauté onions until golden. Add rice, stirring until all coated with oil and starting to crackle, about one minute. Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in beef and carrot mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving sprinkled with cilantro and pine nuts (if desired).

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Ingredients

 1 lb Ontario top sirloin, cubed
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 tsp each, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt
 1/4 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg
 2 tbsp oil
 2 cups julienne carrots
 2 tbsp oil, divided
 1 cup finely chopped onion
 1 cup basmati rice
 1 cup beef broth
 1 cup water
 Fresh sprigs of cilantro
 Toasted pine nuts

Directions

1

In bowl, combine beef, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oil. Stir until well combined and the beef is evenly coated. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or covered in the refrigerated for up to one day.

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3

In large deep skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium high heat. Brown beef on all sides; toss in carrots and cook one minute. Transfer to plate. Add remaining oil to skillet and sauté onions until golden. Add rice, stirring until all coated with oil and starting to crackle, about one minute. Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in beef and carrot mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving sprinkled with cilantro and pine nuts (if desired).

Afghani Beef and Rice

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