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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine Italian
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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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