Kenyan Beef Pilau with Kachumbari

Ingredients

• 8 oz beef sirloin, cut into small cubes
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp pilau masala or garam masala
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp diced red onion
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Brown the beef in oil over medium-high heat; transfer to a plate.
2. Cook the onion until golden, add garlic and pilau masala, and stir for 30 seconds.
3. Add rice, broth, beef, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook on low until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
4. Toss tomato, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, and remaining salt for the kachumbari.
5. Rest rice 5 minutes, fluff it, and serve with the fresh salad.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.