Description
Beef Vindaloo is a tantalizing Indian curry that transforms everyday ingredients into a mouthwatering dish bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make recipe features tender marinated beef, simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and tangy vinegar, creating a comforting meal that rivals your favorite restaurant. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, Beef Vindaloo pairs beautifully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its customizable spice level, you can adjust the heat to suit your taste. Dive into this delightful dish and bring the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit for more mild flavor)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock (plus more as needed)
- Cooked basmati rice
- Warmed naan
- Plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cut beef chuck into uniform cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden on all sides.
- Sauté chopped onions until caramelized, then add minced garlic.
- Stir in spices and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and deglaze with apple cider vinegar.
- Return beef to the skillet, add beef stock, and simmer for about 60 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg