Spicy & Tangy Beef Vindaloo
Main Dish • Beef, Herbs & Spices, Rice, Stock, Vegetables
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