Sri Lankan Style Spicy Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Sri Lankan Style Spicy Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 3 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 - 2 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks (cut into 2-inch pieces or a little smaller); 3 tablespoons oil (more if needed); 3 medium onions, chopped; 3 teaspoons fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup beef broth (optional); 3 cups coconut milk; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 -2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground coriander
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground fennel
3 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 - 2 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks (cut into 2-inch pieces or a little smaller)
3 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
3 medium onions, chopped
3 teaspoons fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup beef broth (optional)
3 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1
In a small saucepan cook the first 4 spices over medium-low heat for about 6 minutes, stirring until toasted.
2
Place the beef cubes in a large bowl.
3
Toss the beef with the spices and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 6-24 hours.
5
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
6
Add in the onion, ginger, fresh garlic and jalapeno pepper; saute for about 3 minutes or until the onions are tender.
7
Remove the onion mixture from the pot and place in a large bowl.
8
Add in HALF of the beef cubes (adding in more oil if needed) cook browning on all sides of the meat; remove and place in the bowl with the onion mixture.
9
Repeat with remaining beef cubes.
10
Return the beef/onion mixture to the pot.
11
Add/stir in broth (if using) coconut milk and white wine vinegar; bring to a boil.
12
Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until the beef is very tender.
13
Season with salt to taste.

425

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground fennel, 3 teaspoons ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Sri Lankan Style Spicy Beef Stew 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.

Sri Lankan Style Spicy Beef Stew

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