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Beef Vindaloo

Beef Vindaloo is a spicy, tangy stew packed with tender beef and aromatic spices. It's rich in flavor and easy to whip up for a cozy dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword beef, curry, flavorful, spicy, traditional
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 1 kg 2lb stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cube
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
  • 2 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium onions sliced
  • 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup red wine or beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Place the cumin, coriander and cardamom seeds, fenugreek, chilli powder, turmeric and mustard powder in a food processor and processed until finely ground.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meat in 2 batches and cook over medium heat until browned all over. Transfer the meat to a bowl.
  • Add the onion, ginger, garlic and cinnamon to the pan, and stir over low heat until the onion is soft.
  • Add the spices and meat and stir until the meat is well coated. Add wine and sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 1 ½ hours, or until the meat is tender. Stir constantly and add more beef stock or water as needed.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with rice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is adapted from “The Essential Asian Cookbook”.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g