Beef Madras Curry Recipe

Discover the rich flavors of this authentic Beef Madras Curry! Unearthed from an antique Asian cookbook, this recipe delivers a tender, aromatic beef curry simmered in a vibrant blend of spices. Serve with fluffy rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 554.5 kcal
Protein 98g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Madras Curry

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How to Make Beef Madras Curry

  1. Trim excess fat and sinew from 1.5 lbs beef, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine: 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 2 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste), 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 inch ginger (grated).
  3. Stir the spice mixture until well combined.
  4. Add 2 tbsp white vinegar to the spice mixture and stir until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  6. Add 1 large onion (chopped) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the spice paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add the beef cubes and cook, stirring, until evenly coated with the spice paste.
  9. Stir in 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (undrained) and 1 ½ cups beef stock.
  10. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the beef is incredibly tender. Stir occasionally.
  11. Serve hot over rice with your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

61g

Carbs

3g