Aromatic Beef Pilaf
with Tomatoes, Peas and Mango Chutney
This Aromatic Beef Pilaf is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
240
British Beef Mince
1
Onion
120
Peas
1
Medium Tomato
2
Garlic Clove
150
Basmati Rice
50
Rogan Josh Curry Paste
10
Beef Stock Paste
1
Coriander
40
Mango Chutney
1
Nigella Seeds
Not included in your delivery
50
Water for the Beef
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
d) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Cut the tomatoes into small 1cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Pour the boiled water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, once the mince is browned, drain and discard any excess fat.
b) Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 3-4 mins.
b) Lower the heat and add the garlic and rogan josh curry paste. Stir-fry for 1 min.
a) Add the tomatoes, beef stock paste and water for the beef (see pantry for amount) to the mince. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
b) Cover with a lid (or foil) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
c) Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
a) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).
b) Fold the cooked rice and peas gently through the beef mixture, then stir in the mango chutney and half the coriander.
c) Season to taste if needed. Add a splash more water if it's a little dry.
a) Share the beef pilaf between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle with the nigella seeds and remaining coriander to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the aromatic, tasty dish, though some found it a bit bland and wished for more spice or stronger flavours.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised how quick, easy, and straightforward this meal was to prepare, with clear instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables for texture, such as red pepper or spinach. Some recommend serving with naan bread or yoghurt.
- Portions: Generous portion sizes noted, with many reporting leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Next-day meals: Several mentioned the dish tasted even better reheated the following day, especially in wraps.
