Description
Beef Vindaloo is a tantalizing journey into Indian cuisine, featuring tender chunks of beef marinated in a medley of spices and vinegar, creating a rich, flavorful sauce that’s both spicy and satisfying. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this dish promises to impress with its complexity and depth of flavor. Perfectly paired with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan, it offers a delightful dining experience that can easily be recreated in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides; set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions until caramelized; add minced garlic and cook until soft.
- Stir in the spices followed by tomato paste, then deglaze with vinegar.
- Return the beef to the skillet, add beef stock, cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasoning as desired before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg