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Beef pulao

Instant Pot Beef Pulao

Quick and easy Beef Pulao that is not only flavorful but super fragrant. Follow the hack in the recipe and you will never go back to making pulao any other way.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Rice washed and soaked for an hour
  • lb Boneless Beef cut in medium sized cubes
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • tbs Ginger & Garlic Paste
  • 3/4 Packet Karachi Beef Biryani Shan Masala use full packet for spicy pulao
  • cups Water
  • 1 tbs Salt
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to Saute on high. Add oil when pot heats up.
  • Now add sliced onions and fry until light golden.
  • Next, add beef cubes, bones if using any , ginger & garlic paste, Shan Masala and saute for 5 minutes (Tip: Saute each ingredient for a couple minutes before adding the next one).
  • Even though this is biryani masala , we're using it to make pulao and adding 3½ cups of water to the pot.
  • Add cilantro and give it a good mix.
  • Cover Instant Pot and set on Pressure Cook for 30 minutes. Make sure vent is sealed.
  • After 30 minutes release pressure and check if meat is cooked to your liking. If not pressure cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Now add soaked rice and cover Instant Pot
  • Seal vent and set Instant pot to "Rice" setting and let it cook on "Auto"
  • When ready, make sure valve is down, open up IP and serve with Raita.
Keyword Beef Pulao, Beef Recipes, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Pulao