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Easy recipe: Delicious beef pilau

By The Standard January 08, 2026

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Easy recipe: Delicious beef pilau

If you're tired of eating white rice every day, pilau is a nice dish to try. This simple beef pilau recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a hearty homemade meal.Ingredients:Half a cup of riceBeef, cut into small piecesFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp4 onionsGarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Ingredients:Half a cup of riceBeef, cut into small piecesFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp4 onionsGarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Half a cup of riceBeef, cut into small piecesFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp4 onionsGarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Beef, cut into small piecesFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp4 onionsGarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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4 onionsGarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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GarlicGingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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GingerTomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Tomato pasteSoy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Soy saucePilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Pilau MasalaCooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Cooking oilWaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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WaterMethod:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Method:Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Start by chopping the onions into small pieces. Crush the garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle, or grate them if that is easier.Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Fry until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPAdd the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Add the beef to the mixture and fry for about 10 minutes until it starts to turn brown. Pour in about four tablespoons of soy sauce to make the meat softer and give it a brown colour. Once the beef has softened, add the tomato purée and mix well.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Wash the rice thoroughly and add it to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is well coated in the meat and spice mixture. Add pilau masala to taste, then pour in enough water to cook the rice.Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Cover the pan and cook the pilau on a low heat for about 45 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked and the flavours are well blended.Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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Serve hot with your favourite accompaniment.Follow The Standard
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