East Indian-Style Spiced Beef With Rice Recipe

Name: East Indian-Style Spiced Beef With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick (apx 2-inch piece); 1 1/2 cups water, divided; 6 tablespoons plain yogurt; hot cooked rice; chopped peanuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef stew meat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 garlic cloves, chopped
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (apx 2-inch piece)
1 1/2 cups water, divided
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
hot cooked rice
chopped peanuts (optional)

1
Brown meat in oil in a large pot. Remove with a slotted spoon.
2
Cook onion and garlic in pot for about 4-5 minutes, stirring (don't let garlic burn).
3
Add all spices. Stir.
4
Stir in meat and 1/4 cup water.
5
Stir in 1 tablespoons yogurt until well combined. Continue adding yogurt 1 tablespoons at a time.
6
Stir in remaining 1-1/4 cup water.
7
Cover. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
8
Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
9
Serve over hot, cooked rice.
10
Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.

1041

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef stew meat, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 8 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, East Indian-Style Spiced Beef With Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

East Indian-Style Spiced Beef With Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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