Description
Beef Vindaloo is a robust and zesty Indian curry that brings excitement and comfort to your dining table. This one-skillet dish features tender chunks of beef marinated in an aromatic blend of spices, simmered to perfection in a rich sauce that’s both spicy and flavorful. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy enough for novice cooks while satisfying the cravings of seasoned chefs. Serve it alongside fluffy basmati rice and warm naan for a complete meal that will impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef stock (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides.
- Remove the beef and caramelize chopped onions in the same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with apple cider vinegar.
- Return the beef to the skillet with beef stock; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 60 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg