Simple Beef Curry

Name: Simple Beef Curry
Total time: 3600 s
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 500 g beef, cut into bite-sized cubes (stewing beef or chuck works well); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -inch piece of ginger, grated or minced; 1-2 green chilies, chopped (adjust to your spice preference); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon curry powder (or a mix of coriander, cumin, and cardamom); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color and depth); 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes); 1 cup beef stock or water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Simple Beef Curry

Eva Saida @EvaButterfly

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Ingredients

1 hr

500 gbeef, cut into bite-sized cubes (stewing beef or chuck works well)
2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
1large onion, finely chopped
2-3garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated or minced
1-2green chilies, chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
1 teaspoonground turmeric
1 tablespooncurry powder (or a mix of coriander, cumin, and cardamom)
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspoonpaprika (optional, for color and depth)
1 can (400 ml)coconut milk
2medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
1 cupbeef stock or water
2medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
TIP: After cooking, For a richer flavor, let the curry sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the spices to meld

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Steps

1 hr

1

Prep the Beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2

Sear the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).
3

Cook the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add Spices: Stir in the turmeric, curry powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook the spices for about 30 seconds to release their flavors, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
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Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir well, letting them cook down for 3-4 minutes until they soften and form a thick base.
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Simmer: Pour in the coconut milk and beef stock (or water). Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
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Add Potatoes (Optional): If using potatoes, add them after the beef has simmered for about 30 minutes. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20-25 minutes more
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the curry and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. If you prefer more heat, add extra chili at this stage.
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Serve: Once the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice, chapati, or ugali.