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Beef Biryani Recipe

An easy Beef Biryani Recipe that is bursting with deep, rich Middle-Eastern flavours, this is the perfect dish to share with your family. The fragrant rice and the tender spicy beef make a perfect marriage in this superb dinner recipe. It might not be authentic, but it surely is delicious! The beef is cooked in a flavorful curry sauce, then mixed with the spiced rice, then baked until everything is cooked to perfection.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 704 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 lb diced beef
  • 2 onions
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic puree
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Puree
  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 cups beef stock/broth
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander/parsley
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, add the garlic and ginger puree, and cook for 20-30 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the chilli powder, and cook for a further 10 seconds.
  3. Pat the diced beef dry with kitchen paper, and add the to the pan, cooking until lightly brown.
  4. Add the turmeric, garam masala, cumin and the chopped tomatoes together with 4 cups of water.
  5. Leave to cook on a medium heat with the lid on until the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Add more broth as necessary until the beef is tender, and coated in a sauce - add more spices if necessary.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the yogurt, and mix well.
  8. Rinse the rice under cold water, and add it to the pan together with 1 ¼ cups water, the cardamon and cloves.
  9. Leave to cook until the rice is nearly cooked, then drain well.
  10. In an oven-proof dish, spread half of the amount of rice, top with the beef.
  11. Add the remaining oil to a frying pan, cut the onions into strips, and fry on a low to medium heat until golden brown.
  12. Spread the fried onions over the beef, then cover with the remaining rice.
  13. Mix the saffron with the milk, and set aside for 5 minutes until the milk is coloured.
  14. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  15. Drizzle the saffron milk over the rice, then cover the dish with kitchen foil.
  16. Bake for 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  17. Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander.

Nutrition Information

Calories 704kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 1284mg (54%) Potassium 1543mg (44%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 234IU (5%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 704

% Daily Value*

Calories 704kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1284mg 54%
Potassium 1543mg 33%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 234IU 5%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.