Description
Get ready to spice up your dinner with this easy and authentic Beef Vindaloo recipe. This one-skillet dish combines tender chunks of beef simmered in a fiery sauce that’s richly flavored with traditional Indian spices. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, Beef Vindaloo pairs beautifully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan. With a balance of heat and tang from apple cider vinegar, each bite is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Spices: garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, mustard powder, cayenne pepper (optional), ground ginger, cinnamon
- Tomato paste
- Apple cider vinegar
- Low-sodium beef stock
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut beef into 2-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat; set aside.
- Sauté onions until caramelized, then add garlic.
- Stir in spices followed by tomato paste, vinegar, and stock.
- Return beef to skillet; cover and simmer for 60 minutes on low heat.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate the beef overnight for deeper flavor. Customize spice levels based on your preference by adjusting cayenne pepper. For added texture, consider including vegetables like potatoes or carrots.