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Welcome to Culinary Compass! Today, we are elevating a classic comfort food: the hearty Meat and Vegetable Pilaf. This recipe is designed not only for incredible flavor but also to teach you professional cooking techniques that ensure every grain of rice is perfectly separate and fluffy.

We dive into the Food Science of rice preparation, demonstrating the critical steps of rinsing and soaking to achieve that desirable texture. Learn how to sear red meat to tender perfection and build complex flavor layers using aromatics like onion, garlic, and a custom spice blend including cumin and oregano.

This dish is a complete meal, rich in protein and packed with nutritious vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), making it an excellent addition to your Healthy Living repertoire. Stop struggling with sticky rice and start serving Gourmet, flavorful pilaf tonight! Don't forget to subscribe for more Culinary Education.

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Meat and Vegetable Pilaf Recipe (Yields 6 servings)

*Ingredients:*

2 cups Rice
1.5 lbs Diced Red Meat (e.g., Beef)
2 Carrots, diced
1 cup Peas
1 cup Corn
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
1 large Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
3 cups Water (plus soaking water)
Seasonings: 2 tsp Salt (divided), 1 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Mixed Spice, 1 tsp Oregano.

*Instructions:*

1. *Prepare the Rice:* Wash and rinse 2 cups of rice thoroughly. Soak the rice in boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Drain after soaking.
2. *Cook the Meat:* Place the pot on the stove and add the diced red meat (approx. 1.5 lbs). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat releases its juices, absorbs them, and becomes tender.
3. *Prepare Vegetables:* Dice the two carrots into small cubes. Combine the diced carrots, 1 cup of peas, and 1 cup of corn. Add the drained rice and the vegetable mixture to the cooked meat.
4. *Sauté Aromatics:* In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil (1/4 cup) and butter (1 Tbsp). Add the diced large onion and two cloves of garlic. Sauté the onions until translucent.
5. *Build Flavor Base:* Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and sauté for about a minute.
6. *Spice it Up:* Stir in 1 teaspoon each of black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin, mixed spice, and oregano. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
7. *Assemble Pilaf:* Pour the spiced oil and onion mixture over the rice and meat mixture.
8. *Add Water:* Gently add 3 cups of water, pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon to avoid disturbing the rice layer.
9. *Cook and Rest:* Let the pilaf cook on low heat until the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let the pilaf rest for 15 minutes before serving.