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Beef Masala Curry
Irene Muller

Beef Masala Curry

5 from 3 votes
Beef Masala Curry is one of our top ten dishes and here is why. It is simply scrumptious and difficult to mess up for any cook!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 big yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 kg lean stewing beef cubbed or cut in stripes
  • 3 tbsp tomato pasta
  • 2 cups good quality beef stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • zest of a lemon
  • 350 g baby potatoes washed
Spice Mix
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper 
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp hot curry
  • coriander or parsley for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Place the pressure cooker on medium heat. 
  2. Add half of the oil and brown the meat on all sides, sauteing in batches, set the braised meat aside.
  3. Add oil, chopped onions, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper in the same pot, cook until onions become soft and golden, for about 3 minutes. Then stir in the tomato paste and bring to a boil. Add lemon zest.
  4. Return the meat to this mixture, add the potatoes.
  5. Now add the 2 cups of beef stock.
  6. Cover with the lid and cook for 30 minutes on high pressure.
  7. *Serve this incredibly tender and flavourful beef masala curry with steamed rice and chopped cilantro and lemon zest.