Description
A flavorful beef chuck stew cooked with spices and served with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- Cut beef chuck into 2-inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat neutral oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned beef on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until caramelized (5-7 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in spices and liquids: garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, ground mustard, cayenne pepper (if using), ground ginger, cinnamon, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and beef stock. Mix well.
- Return browned beef to the skillet; cover and simmer on low heat for about 60 minutes until tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot over rice or with naan.
Notes
- This dish can also be served with crusty bread.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg