Beef Smoore (Sri Lankan) "Mas Ismoru" Recipe

Name: Beef Smoore (Sri Lankan) "Mas Ismoru"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs stewing beef, in one piece; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 10 curry leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass or 2 slices lemon rind; 3 tablespoons ceylon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 cup vinegar; 1/2 1/2 lemons, juice of or 1/2 cup tamarind juice; 2 cups thin coconut milk; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste); 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 cup thick coconut milk; 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

Servings: persons

3 lbs stewing beef, in one piece
2 medium onions, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
10 curry leaves
1 stalk lemongrass or 2 slices lemon rind
3 tablespoons ceylon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 1/2 lemons, juice of or 1/2 cup tamarind juice
2 cups thin coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 cup thick coconut milk
2 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

1
Pierce the meat well with a skewer and put in a large saucepan with all the ingredients except the thick coconut milk and ghee.
2
Cover and simmer gently until meat is tender, approximately 11/2 - 2 hours.
3
Add thick coconut milk and cook uncovered for 15 minutes longer.
4
Lift meat out on to a serving dish.
5
If the gravy is too thin reduce it by boiling rapidly uncovered.
6
Put gravy into a bowl.
7
Rinse the pan to remove any gravy, return to the stove and heat the ghee in it.
8
Fry meat on all sides, pour gravy over the meat and heat through.
9
Serve.

1287

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs stewing beef, in one piece, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Beef Smoore (Sri Lankan) "Mas Ismoru" falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Smoore (Sri Lankan) "Mas Ismoru"

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