Plov

I got this recipe from a Russian classmate who brought it for a potluck. It is delicious, filling and cheap and the whole family likes it.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 pot

Ingredients

• 2  lbs rice
• 2 -4  carrots (depends on size)
• 1 -2  onion (depends on size)
• 1 1⁄2-2 1⁄2 lbs beef
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil (separated)
• 1  tablespoon salt

Directions

1. Cut beef to cubes approximately 1 inch.
2. Fry with 1/4 cup vegetable oil (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Separately grate carrots and fry it slightly 10-12 minute.
4. Cut onions and fry.
5. Put meat, onions and carrot in layers in the pot.
6. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil, let it boil.
7. Add 1 cup of water, let it boil approximately 20 minute.
8. Rinse rice with cold water and make layer above previous layer.
9. Add salt and enough additional water to just cover rice, let it boil.
10. Cover with lid and put in the oven for about 50-55 minutes at 350°F.