Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with this delightful Indian-Style Beef Curry paired with warm, homemade garlic naan. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a rich blend of spices, creating a comforting meal perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. The aromatic curry is complemented by soft, fluffy naan that’s simple to make from scratch. With easy steps and readily available ingredients, even novice cooks can impress their guests with this flavorful experience. Serve it alongside basmati rice or a refreshing cucumber salad to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (plus extra for naan)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice, for serving
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for naan)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
Instructions
- Prepare Naan Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Cook Beef Curry: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Add beef, broth, milk, and spices; bring to a boil then simmer covered for about 1.5 hours.
- Make Naan: Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Divide dough into four parts; roll each into flat rounds. Cook each naan for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning of the curry with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with rice and naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup curry (240g) + 1 naan (80g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg