Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2
Spicy Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf recipe
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 bay leaves
1 piece cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
10 whole black peppercorns
2 pounds beef tenderloin , cubed
3 cups chopped onion , divided
5 green chile peppers , halved lengthwise
1 piece fresh ginger root , grated
6 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
4 fresh curry leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
350
Sugar
3g
Fat
25g
Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf is a spicy and flavorful dish that hails from the cuisine of India. The rich blend of spices, including ginger, turmeric, and black pepper, give this dish a unique taste and a host of health benefits. While there are a number of steps involved in the preparation of this dish, the end result is definitely worth the effort. Hearty and warming, this dish is perfect for a chilly evening, and it's sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation. To keep the spice level in check, you can adjust the number of green chiles used in the recipe.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot.
2.Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns to the skillet. Toast for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
3.Add the cubed beef to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
4.Add 2 cups of the chopped onions, green chile peppers, ginger root, garlic, turmeric, and salt to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent.
5.Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
6.In the same skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
7.Add the whole mustard seeds and curry leaves to the skillet and cook until the seeds start to pop.
8.Add the remaining cup of chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is golden brown.
9.Return the beef mixture to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion mixture.
10.Stir in the lemon juice and black pepper.
11.Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

PROS

This spicy masala beef dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a chilly evening.

It’s packed with protein and healthy spices like ginger and turmeric.

CONS

Some may find the spice level to be too high for their taste buds,
and it does take some time to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and contains anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and turmeric.
The black pepper in this recipe can also aid in digestion and improve the absorption of nutrients from the other ingredients.

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