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Spicy & Tangy Beef Vindaloo

Main Dish • Beef, Herbs & Spices, Rice, Stock, Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 500g beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or coconut oil)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cooked basmati rice, for serving

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
  • Stir in vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Return the beef to the pot. Add beef stock and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
  • Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with basmati rice or naan.

Notes

  • 4-28-25 Full Recipe
  • I Used:
  • Ghee in stead of oil (Traditional)
  • Lal Mirch in place of cayenne (Traditional)
  • Lindi Pepper in place of 'Black Pepper'
  • I used all authentic Indian spices.
  • A Fiery Indian Curry Classic

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