California Pilaf can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top. It is easy to make, well liked, and naturally gluten and dairy free. It also uses common ingredients and is perfect for those evenings when it is time for dinner and you don’t know what to make.
California Pilaf
Recipe type: Main
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1⅓ cups raw white rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef and onion.
- Clear space in the center of the skillet and add the garlic. Cook for about one minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Drain the beef mixture and place it in a large pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook until the rice has absorbed the liquid. About 20 minutes.
Notes
For a slow cooker, follow steps 1 and 2, then place all ingredients in the crock. Cover and cook on low 6 – 8 hours or high 3 – 4 hours. Keep an eye on it and turn it off when the liquid is absorbed.
Hi Linda,
This looks great! I love rice dishes since they are usually naturally gf and I’m aways on the look out for more ideas.
I’ve never even heard of Californian Pilaf before (not something we get in the UK), so thanks for the idea
A variation from my usual jambalaya, risotto and paella.
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne. You’re quite welcome. I hope you enjoy it. I’m sure you will if you like rice dishes. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the last minute meal idea on Facebook today, it is just simmering now. I had this ground turkey out and I was just asking myself what the heck I was going to do with it! I couldn’t resist adding some greenery, so chopped in a little kale and cilantro… also used half turkey stock and half water. I think I may toss in some chick peas at the end too… the possibilities are endless!
You’re right. This is a great recipe to get creative with. I’m glad I was able to help with dinner!