Curried beef is a flavorful dish often enjoyed over cooked rice or hot noodles. Sliced beef is cooked in a savory tomato sauce spiced with curry powder, which gives the dish its name. Curry powder is a blend of spices that dates to the 19th century. It is believed that the British, who once ruled India, created curry powder. The mixture may have been inspired by the Indian dish curry, which refers to heavily spiced sauces that vary by region. Curry powder commonly includes coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers. Similar spice blends were used about 4,000 years ago in regions of Pakistan and northern India.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb beef top round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
- 3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
- 2 cups sliced onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup tomato juice
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- Hot cooked noodles or cooked rice, as needed for serving
Directions
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag.
- Add beef and then seal bag. Shake to coat.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan and brown beef. Drain.
- Add onions and remaining oil to pan. Cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute and then sprinkle in curry.
- Dissolve bouillon in boiling water and then pour over beef and onions.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
- Add tomato juice and paste and cook 5 minutes or until heated.
- Serve with hot noodles or cooked rice.
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