Lubia polow – Persian Rice with Beans
Inspired by a traditional rice dish called Lubia polow, this easy to make one-pot meal is made using ground beef, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and a combination of aromatic spices.
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Lubia polow – Persian Rice with Beans
Inspired by a traditional rice dish called Lubia polow, this easy to make one-pot meal is made using ground beef, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and a combination of aromatic spices.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8servings | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 45minutes |
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Ingredients
Meat layer
- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 2medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2large garlic cloves, minced
- 2pounds ground beef80/20 is recommended
- 16ounces frozen green beansuse fresh is desired
- 1 1/2teaspoons salt
- 1/2teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2teaspoon cinnamon
- 4large tomatoes, roughly chopped
Rice
- 3cups basmati ricerinsed
- 2tablespoons salt
- 1/2cup olive or avocado oil
- 1/4cup water
- 1/2teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ground beef, sauteeing until browned.
- Stir in the green beans, salt, pepper, turmeric, cayenne, and cinnamon. Add the tomatoes, stir to combine and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes.
- Place basmati rice in a bowl and rinse with cold water 4 to 5 times or until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess dirt and starch before cooking.
- Boil 8 cups of water and salt in a covered non-stick pot for 8 to 10 minutes until just slightly tender. Pour the rice into a strainer to remove excess water and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, spoon in 2 cups of rice, oil, water, and turmeric, stirring to mix. Pour the rice in to the non-stick pot and spread it out to cover the bottom completely.
- Starting with a generous layer of rice, begin layering the rice then (using a slotted spoonto reserve the juices from the meat) layer the meat mixture, and repeat until the ingredients are layered in the pot. Pour the remaining juice over the top of the Lubia Polow.
- Using a thin dish towel, wrap the lid of the pot, tying a knot near the handle and cover the pot. (This prevents condensation that forms on the underside of the lid from dripping down onto the rice). Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Traditional Lubia Polow is served by gently spooning the rice mixture onto a serving platter until you reach the tahdig (the crust at the bottom of the pot.) Carefully remove the tahdig from the pot using a rubber spatula and serve in a separate dish or on the platter next to the Lubia polow. For a casual meal, serve Lubia polow from the pot.
Recipe Notes
Reheat left-overs by adding a small amount of water or beef broth and heat on medium-low until warmed.
Recipe by Lisa Soldo-Johnson for www.culinarybutterfly.com