British-Style Beef Curry 🍛🐄
A comforting, full-flavoured beef curry that's perfect for a hearty meal. Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a rich and aromatic curry sauce, making it a wonderful dish to serve with rice or naan. A true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
🐄 Beef stew meat (or braising steak): 500g, cut into bite-sized cubes
🧅 Onion: 1 large, chopped
🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
🌶️ Fresh ginger: 2 cm piece, grated
🍅 Canned tomatoes: 400g
🌾 Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
🌾 Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
🌶️ Ground turmeric: 1 teaspoon
🌶️ Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
🌶️ Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
🍯 Honey: 1 tablespoon (for sweetness)
🍚 Coconut milk: 200ml
🍽️ Beef stock: 300ml
🧂 Salt: to taste
🌶️ Fresh coriander: for garnish
🌶️ Fresh red chilies (optional): for garnish
🍚 Cooked rice or naan: for serving
Method:
🍳 Brown the beef: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
🧅 Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, add the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
🌶️ Add the spices: Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon. Cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
🍅 Simmer the curry: Return the browned beef to the pan, then pour in the canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and beef stock. Stir everything together, then bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1–1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
🍯 Sweeten the curry: Stir in the honey, adding a touch of sweetness to balance the spices. Taste and season with salt as needed.
🌿 Garnish and serve: Once the curry is thickened and the beef is tender, remove from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and sliced chilies if desired.
🍽️ Serve: Serve with steamed rice or naan for the ultimate comfort meal.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🍴 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: ~450 per serving
This rich and hearty beef curry will surely satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more! Perfect for a cosy dinner with friends and family. 😋