Description
Beef Vindaloo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This one-pot wonder features tender beef simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce infused with spices like garam masala and cumin. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe allows you to customize the spice level to suit your taste. Serve it with basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal that’s sure to impress. With a straightforward cooking process and plenty of flavor, Beef Vindaloo is an excellent choice for both seasoned cooks and culinary novices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon 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 (adjust for spice)
- 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 uniform cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding seasoned beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until caramelized, then add minced garlic.
- Stir in spices and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and deglaze with vinegar.
- Return beef to the skillet, add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about an hour.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving over basmati rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg