Fragrant Beef Curry with Rice Recipe

Name: Fragrant Beef Curry with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 6 whole cloves; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 large tomatoes, quartered; 3 tablespoons Major Grey chutney; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 large tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons Major Grey chutney
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice

1
Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
3
Working in batches, add beef to pot and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
5
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat.
6
Add onions; saute until tender and brown, about 7 minutes.
7
Return beef to pot.
8
Add cloves, garlic, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and dried red pepper to pot; stir 1 minute.
9
Stir in milk, tomatoes, chutney, lemon juice, ginger, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
11
Uncover; increase heat to medium.
12
Boil stew until juices are slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
13
Serve over rice.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large onions, sliced, 6 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Beef Curry with Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Fragrant Beef Curry with Rice

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