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Beef Curry

@cookinglanka
A rich and savory meal that is popular in South Asian and Sri Lankan cuisines is beef curry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Sri Lanka
Servings 5

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 the beef:.

  • To cook beef on top of the stove, fill a big frying pan with diced beef, onions, garlic, ginger, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder. Add some salt for seasoning. Pour water over it. Cook until the steak is cooked, about 1 hour.
  • Diced beef, sliced onions, garlic, ginger, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, and, if desired, coconut slices should all be added to a pressure cooker. Add some salt for seasoning. Mix everything together. Cook for 5–6 whistles while covered. Take off the heat. Let go of the strain. Put away.)

Curry made with meat should have these mild spices added.

  • In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Include the mustard seeds and let them sputter. Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds while stirring continuously. Include onions. Sauté for three to four minutes, stirring periodically, or until browned.
  • Add red chili powder, garam masala, powdered turmeric, and ground coriander. Stirring continually, sauté for one minute. Add some salt for seasoning. To produce a thick sauce, add water. Heat till boiling. Simmer for two to three minutes.
  • Include the cooked meat. Mix everything together. Add the chopped leaves of coriander, or cilantro. Simmer for five to six minutes.
  • If desired, garnish with more coriander (cilantro) leaves.