Beef Vindaloo

Beef vindaloo. Beef marinated with vindaloo paste is cooked in deliciously rich sauce. An easy side dish that’s guaranteed to impress everyone in the family!

Certain dishes are synonymous with restaurants and takeaways. Think butter chicken, tikka masala, tandoori etc. These dishes became restaurant favorites for a reason. They are classics that define a cuisine, the vibrant sauces are eye catching, and above all else, they are incredibly delicious. So, how about recreating a restaurant favorite, and yes, in the comfort of your own home right in your kitchen?

And today, we’re going to recreate a much-loved classic Indian curry recipe – beef vindaloo. Tender beef in spicy tangy vindaloo sauce. It’s truly the easiest and my most favorite way to cook beef. So delicious!

Vindaloo spice paste

Homemade or store bought – the choice is up to you. I prefer to go with my fail-proof vindaloo spice paste recipe that always deliver the best vindaloo curry. In fact, this spice paste is so versatile you can use it marinate any meat or chicken, and grill, roast or fry them to make delicious meals for your family. And the best part? This paste is freezer-friendly.

First step – marinate beef

Toss beef pieces in the vibrant masala, and let it absorb all the incredible flavors. Cover and place it in the refrigerator. Ideally, you must allow at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop. If you have time, leave it in the refrigerator overnight for maximum flavor.

Make authentic beef vindaloo

To begin with, sauté onions and garlic in a little oil followed by stir frying dried spices like turmeric and chili powder. Red chilies are one of the base ingredients of vindaloo paste, so make sure you add in more or less chili powder depending on your preference. Next up, the vibrant ingredients that add the color to the sauce – tomato paste and tomatoes.

A touch of tangy flavor is a must for vindaloo dishes, so a dash of vinegar is absolutely necessary. Now marinated beef goes into the pan. You’ll also need to add a little sugar for a nice contrasting flavor. Pour in a little water, cover with lid, and cook.

Mouthwatering beef vindaloo curry to tantalize your tastebuds!

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Beef Vindaloo

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Authentic, easy to make melt-in-your-mouth beef curry to tantalize your tastebuds!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Vindaloo paste:

• Get the recipe here

Beef vindaloo:

• 1 kg gravy or chuck steak (or braising steak), cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (turmeric powder)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 tomatoes (medium), chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (purée)
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (see notes)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped, to garnish

Instructions

Vindaloo paste:

Prepare vindaloo paste according to the recipe instructions. Set aside. (Get the recipe here)

Beef vindaloo:

1. Place beef in a large bowl. Add vindaloo paste. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight if possible.
2. Meanwhile heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent. Add chopped garlic, and sauté, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
3. Add ground turmeric, red chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste and vinegar. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes break down and mushy.
4. Add beef and sugar. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
5. Pour in water. Stir.
6. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for about an hour or until beef is cooked through and the sauce is thick.

(Alternatively, you can cook this in a pressure cooker. After step 6, transfer the curry to the cooker. Cover with the lid. Place the whistle on top and cook for about 7-8 whistles)

Make this in instant pot:

Turn on instant pot. In sauté mode, heat oil, and sauté onion. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add ground turmeric, chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste and vinegar. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tomatoes turn mushy. Add marinated beef and sugar. Add water. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Put the lid on the instant pot. Select manual mode. Set the timer for 20 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Remove lid. If there’s too much sauce in the curry, you can turn on the saute mode, and cook a little longer to thicken it.

Make this in slow cooker:

After step 5, transfer the curry to slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Notes

- You can substitute cider vinegar with rice vinegar or white vinegar.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 351Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 33mgSodium 1165mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 3gSugar 10gProtein 10g

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• Beef Stroganoff
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