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Indian Beef Curry

Easy Indian Beef Curry: Bursting with Flavor and Comfort

Enjoy a flavorful Indian Beef Curry, perfect for comfort and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 700 g beef chuck cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tomatoes pureed
  • ½ cup plain yogurt adds creaminess
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
For the Liquid
  • 1 cup beef broth or water

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Indian Beef Curry
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather and prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing garlic and ginger, and pureeing tomatoes.
  2. Sauté the Onions: Heat vegetable oil in a pot, add onions, and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in the Spices: Stir in all spices and let cook for 2 minutes to bloom their flavors.
  5. Add Pureed Tomatoes: Pour in pureed tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Brown the Beef: Increase heat and add beef cubes, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add Liquid and Simmer: Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour.
  8. Finish with Yogurt: Stir in plain yogurt just before serving for creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep as flavors improve overnight.

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