Indian beef curry. Succulent meat and aromatic spices combine to create the ultimate curry full of flavor and deliciousness. Bring on the cooler weather with a comforting bowl of this curry served with fragrant rice. Clearly, the best way to showcase the unique taste of an authentic curry.
Ingredients
Cook beef:
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1” fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander (coriander powder)
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 kg gravy or chuck steak (or braising steak), cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 1/4 cup coconut slices (optional)
- Salt to taste
Tempered spices to add to beef curry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder)
- 1 tsp ground coriander (coriander powder)
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Water
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
Instructions
Cook beef:
To cook beef over stove top, place diced beef, onions, garlic, ginger, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala and red chili powder in a large frying pan. Season with salt. Cover with water. Cook for 1 hour or until beef is tender
(To cook in a pressure cooker, place diced beef, sliced onions, garlic, ginger, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder and coconut slices (if using) in a pressure cooker. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Cook, covered, until 5-6 whistles. Remove from heat. Release pressure. Set aside.)
Tempered spices to add to beef curry:
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Sauté, stirring constantly, for few seconds. Add onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
Add ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala and red chili powder. Sauté, stirring constantly, for a minute. Season with salt. Add water to make thick sauce. Bring to boil. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
Add cooked beef. Stir to combine. Add chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves. Simmer 5-6 minutes.
Garnish with more coriander (cilantro) leaves if you like.
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