Beef Vindaloo
A spicy and aromatic beef dish from India, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For searing and simmering the beef.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper omit for milder flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck into 2-inch thick cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Season the beef with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned beef chuck to the skillet and sauté until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, keeping the skillet as is. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 15 minutes until caramelized, stirring frequently.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until fully incorporated. Pour in the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Pour in the beef stock and return the browned beef to the skillet. Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 60 minutes.
- Once the beef is tender and the sauce has reached the desired consistency, adjust the salt to taste. If the vinegar flavor is too strong, add brown sugar and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the beef vindaloo over basmati rice with warmed naan and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
For a milder flavor, omit the cayenne pepper. Adjust the sweetness with brown sugar if needed. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.