Servings
Font
Back
Simple Beef Curry Recipe
4.3 from 84 votes

Simple Beef Curry Recipe

The Simple Beef Curry combines cubed beef with a blend of spices including garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and cumin, simmered in beef stock with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger. The creamy addition of Greek yogurt enriches the sauce. This curry has a thick, aromatic sauce and tender beef squares, ideal for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 1059 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 600 g beef 1 ½ pounds of beef, cubed
  • 1 onion large
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 cm ginger fresh
  • 3 tomato large
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 5 cups beef stock (broth)
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • parsley or coriander to garnish
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a pan, heat up the oil, add the cubed beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown.
  2. Remove it from the pan, and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the peeled and chopped onion, and frying on a low to medium heat until golden.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger and all the spices, and give it a good stir.
  5. Leave to cook for about 30 seconds or so for the flavours to be released.
  6. Add the chopped tomatoes, and leave to cook until slightly mushy.
  7. Add the cubed beef and half of the stock, and turn the heat to medium.
  8. Place a lid on the pan and leave it to cook until the beef is tender, adding the rest of the stock as needed.
  9. Once the beef is tender, and the sauce is reduced, add the yogurt (make sure the yogurt is at room temperature so it doesn't curdle), and leave to cook for a further 5 minutes.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Remove from the heat, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • To convert this curry for slow cooker use, transfer to slow cooker after initial frying steps, add 2 cups of beef broth, and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  • Add corn starch to thicken the sauce if it appears watery after cooking, though the yogurt usually helps it thicken naturally.
  • Ensure the Greek yogurt is room temperature before adding to avoid curdling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1059kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 67g (134%) Fat 74g (114%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Cholesterol 233mg (78%) Sodium 1434mg (60%) Potassium 2607mg (55%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2160IU (43%) Vitamin C 36.5mg (41%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 9.6mg (53%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1059

% Daily Value*

Calories 1059kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 67g 134%
Fat 74g 114%
Saturated Fat 32g 160%
Cholesterol 233mg 78%
Sodium 1434mg 60%
Potassium 2607mg 55%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 2160IU 43%
Vitamin C 36.5mg 41%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 9.6mg 53%

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