Ozbek Pilaf

(Ozbek Pilavi)

1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
350 gr beef, cut in cubes
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup carrot, cut in small pieces
1+2/3 cup hot beef broth
1 tsp salt
Pepper

Saute the beef with butter in a medium pot for about 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Take out the beefs with perforated spoon. Put them on a plate. Toss the onion into the pot and saute for about 3-4 for minutes. Add the rice, garlic, carrot and salt, continue to saute for about 3-4 more minutes. Add the beef and beef broth in it. Cover, turn the heat down to the low. Cook until all the water evaporated. Season with black pepper, toss.

Let the Ozbek Pilaf stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

2 servings.