The Best Indian Beef Pulao

This hearty and fragrant beef pulao rice dish is made with succulent pieces of beef and a symphony of spices.

Today, I will take you on a culinary journey through the world of Beef Pulao, exploring ingredients, preparation, and why it continues to be a beloved dish not only with my family but around the world.

What Is Beef Pulao:

Beef Pulao is a rice dish that is baked together with meat. It has an array of herbs and spices such as cardamom, and cloves and can be served on its own or with a side of chutney.

Beef pulao is the one dish my family makes time and time again. If there is a celebration we make beef pulao, if we are having visitors we make beef pulao, if it’s a Friday, WE’RE MAKING BEEF PULAO!

It is a dish worth celebrating!

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

• This recipe has an aroma of spices and herbs that adds fragrance to the dish.
• This beef pulao recipe is made with tender beef bite size pieces that are slow cooked to perfection.
• It is the best comfort food that is perfect for dinner.
• The rice and beef make this a hearty meal keeping you full.

Beef Pulao is a rice dish that is baked together with meat.

Recipe At A Glance:

Beef: You will need about 5lbs of boneless beef cut into small bite size pieces.

Basmati Rice: basmati rice is the preferred dish for pulao.

Spices: Cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom pods, salt, and pulao masala, are needed for infusing the dish with fragrance.

Onions: Add sweetness to the dish. You will need one whole onion.

Garlic and Ginger: Freshly minced

Oil: Cooking oil is used for sautéing and cooking.

Water: water is crucial for cooking the rice to perfection!

Cilantro: For garnishing your Beef Pulao.

Equipment Needed:

Oven Safe Pot: For you beef pulao to go into.

Cooking Spoon: For all your mixing.

Two Large Bowls: One bowl for the meat and one bowl for the rice.

Cutting Board: For cutting your meat and onions.

Small plate: For all your spices.

Knife: For cutting your onions.

Measuring Cup: For measuring your rice.

Step By Step Instructions:

Step One:

Gather all your ingredients!

Using a cutting board, grab one whole onion and start cutting it into thin slices then add the cut onions to a small plate.

Grab two cinnamon sticks, snap it in half and add it to the same plate as the onions.

Gather your cloves, cardamom, ginger and garlic, and masala powder and set aside.

Step Two:

In a bowl, add two cups of basmati rice and wash the rice under cold running water. Swish the rice around with your fingers to remove any starch and impurities. During this process the water will become cloudy.

You will know your rice is completely cleaned once the water is clear.

After rinsing, drain the water from the bowl. Allow the water to run off and continue to drain for a few minutes.

Set the rice aside.

Step Three:

In a clean bowl, add the beef and rinse under cold water. Allow the water to fully drain then set aside.

Step Four

Turn on your oven to medium – low heat. In an oven safe pot add some oil and allow the oil to heat.

Toss in ONE slice of onion, if the onion starts to sizzle, your oil is ready. Add the remaining onions, cardamom, cinnamon and clove to the pot and allow the onions to cook until lightly browned.

Stir the onions and spices occasionally.

Step Five:

Preheat the oven to 350F

Add beef to the pot and mix before adding the pulao masala and salt.

Mix the entire pot and allow to cook thoroughly.

Step Six:

Once the meat is cooked, add in the washed rice from earlier to the pot along with 4 cups of water and mix.

Step Seven:

Place the entire pot into the oven with the lid covering and bake for about 35-40 minutes.

Step Eight:

Grab a handful of cilantro and wash under cold water.

Using a clean cutting board, cut your cilantro into small pieces and garnish over your beef pulao once it is finally cooked.

Serve and enjoy!

If you are looking to explore new flavors, Beef Pulao is a dish that will leave your taste buds delighted and your senses satisfied. So, dive right and have a bite or two.

Thank you for reading my post today! Comment below if you have any questions or if you’ve tried my Beef Pulao.

Hopefully cooking brings you joy and happiness as it does for me and my family!

From my kitchen to yours,

Jas.