Looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that’s easy to make?

This beef curry recipe is perfect for beginners, offering a rich blend of spices and tender meat simmered to perfection.

Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or a cozy night in, this curry is sure to become a favorite.

With straightforward steps and delicious results, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready in no time!

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 500g diced braising steak
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated
• ¼ tsp hot chilli powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 3 cardamom pods, crushed
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 300ml beef stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp double cream (optional)
• ½ small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
• Naan bread or rice, to serve

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Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Beef

• Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a large casserole pot over medium-high heat.
• Season your diced beef with salt and pepper.
• Add the beef to the pot and fry for 5-8 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through. You want the beef to be browned on all sides.
• Once browned, remove the beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.

Step 2: Cook the Onions and Spices

• In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the butter.
• Add the chopped onion and cook on a gentle heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the onions to become soft and golden brown.
• Next, add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander, and crushed cardamom pods.
• Cook everything together for about 2 minutes to release all the flavors.

Step 3: Simmer the Curry

• Pour the canned chopped tomatoes and beef stock into the pot, then stir in the sugar.
• Add the browned beef back into the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid.
• Let the curry cook slowly on low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef becomes tender and starts to fall apart.
• In the last 20 minutes of cooking, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 4: Final Touches

• Once the beef is tender, stir in the garam masala and double cream (if you’re using it).
• Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Sprinkle the roughly chopped coriander over the curry.

Step 5: Serve

• Serve your delicious beef curry with naan bread or rice on the side for a complete meal!

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, you can use other cuts of beef, but for the best results, choose cuts that are good for slow cooking, like chuck or shin. These cuts become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.

What if my curry is too thick?

If your curry turns out too thick, simply add a little more beef stock or water to reach your desired consistency. Stir well and let it simmer for a few more minutes.

Easy Italian Beef Curry

This easy beef curry recipe guides beginners through browning beef, cooking fragrant spices, and simmering everything together for a tender, flavorful dish served with naan or rice.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp oil
• ▢ 500 grams braising steak diced
• ▢ 1 tbsp butter
• ▢ 1 large onion chopped
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves crushed
• ▢ 1 ginger thumb-sized, finely grated
• ▢ ¼ tsp hot chilli powder
• ▢ 1 tsp turmeric
• ▢ 2 tsp coriander ground
• ▢ 3 cardamom pods crushed
• ▢ 400 grams can chopped tomatoes
• ▢ 300 ml beef stock
• ▢ 1 tsp sugar
• ▢ 2 tsp garam masala
• ▢ 2 tbsp double cream (optional)
• ▢ ½ small bunch coriander roughly chopped
• ▢ Naan bread or rice to serve

Instructions

Brown the Beef

1. Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a large casserole pot over medium-high heat.

   Season your diced beef with salt and pepper.

   Add the beef to the pot and fry for 5-8 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through.

   You want the beef to be browned on all sides.

   Once browned, remove the beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.

Cook the Onions and Spices

1. In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the butter.

   Add the chopped onion and cook on a gentle heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   You want the onions to become soft and golden brown.

   Next, add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander, and crushed cardamom pods.

   Cook everything together for about 2 minutes to release all the flavors.

Simmer the Curry

1. Pour the canned chopped tomatoes and beef stock into the pot, then stir in the sugar.

   Add the browned beef back into the pot.

   Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid.

   Let the curry cook slowly on low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef becomes tender and starts to fall apart.

   In the last 20 minutes of cooking, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Final Touches

1. Once the beef is tender, stir in the garam masala and double cream (if you’re using it).

   Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

   Sprinkle the roughly chopped coriander over the curry.

Serve

1. Serve your delicious beef curry with naan bread or rice on the side for a complete meal!

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