If you love the flavors of Indian cuisine, you have to try my Easy Beef Masala Curry. This deliciously fragrant beef masala recipe combines chuck steak with a blend of spices and fresh aromatics to make a delicious curry that is full of flavor, but mild enough for the whole family to enjoy.
2lbChuck Steak (Stewing Beef) - cut into bite sized chunks
1largeOnion - diced
2clovesGarlic - finely minced
2inchFresh Ginger - finely minced
1tspTurmeric
1tspGround Cumin
6Whole Cloves - optional
½tspGround Coriander
1tbspGaram Masala
1tspChili Powder - optional
1pinchSugar
¼cupTomato Purée
2cupsBroth - beef or vegetable
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
Fresh Cilantro (Coriander)
Red Jalapeño Pepper - finely sliced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil over a medium high heat in a large dutch oven, skillet or heavy bottomed pan,
Season the cubed beef with sea salt and pepper then brown in the oil on all sides. Do this in batches if necessary so the meat sears and doesn't steam.
Remove the meat and reserve on a plate.
Sauté the diced onion in the same pan until starting to soften, around 8 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and, ginger, turmeric, cumin, garam masala and sugar. Also add the whole cloves and chili powder if using. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and broth. Stir well.
Return the beef to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce.
Cover the pan and let the curry simmer gently for 1-2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally,
Remove the cloves before serving if you used them.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.