Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

The BEST JOLLOF You Will Ever Make - BEEF JOLLOF RICE

Login to Save
SisiYemmieTV
SisiYemmieTV
64 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow SisiYemmieTV to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Beef Jollof Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from the West African region, Jollof Rice is a beloved dish in Nigeria, often served at celebrations and gatherings. It symbolizes community and hospitality, with each family boasting their own unique recipe. The dish has gained international popularity, inspiring variations across the globe, particularly in Ghana and Senegal, where it is also a staple.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb normal beef
1 large onion
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon beef seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon beef stock powder
2 cups long-grain rice
1 cup carrots
1 cup bell peppers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than beef.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories.

1

Boil normal beef with onion, ginger, fresh thyme, curry powder, and salt without adding water to marinate in its own juices.

2

Once the beef is cooked, add water until fully done and strain to separate the stock.

3

In a pan, heat vegetable oil and fry the beef until properly cooked, then transfer to a bowl.

4

In the same pan, fry chopped onion, then add bay leaves, curry powder, fresh thyme, ginger, and tomato puree until the puree loses its raw taste.

5

Add salt and beef stock powder, then fry everything together.

6

Pour in the beef stock and a bit of water to cook the rice, then mix in the long-grain rice with the sauce until combined.

7

Add the cooked beef back into the pan with the rice.

8

Add carrots and bell peppers for color and flavor.

9

Cook on low heat to allow the rice to steam, not boil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Jollof Rice with BeefNigerian Jollof Rice

Other Takes on Beef

(24 videos)

Similar Nigerian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(22 videos)