Beef Masala
Beef masala is a blend of spices commonly used in Kenyan, Indian and Pakistani cuisine to flavor beef dishes. The specific combination of spices in beef masala can vary, but it typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, among others.
Beef masala is often used to flavor beef curries, stews, and other slow-cooked dishes. It adds a warm, earthy flavor to the beef and helps to balance out any richness or fattiness in the meat.
Beef masala can be used in a variety of ways. You can season beef with it before cooking, add it to a sauce or marinade, or sprinkle it on top of cooked beef dishes for extra flavor. Some popular beef dishes that use beef masala include beef curry, beef biryani, and beef kebabs.
Beef Curry Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 teaspoons beef masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.
Add the beef masala, turmeric, cumin, paprika, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and beef broth to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Return the beef to the pot and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve the beef curry hot with rice or naan bread. Enjoy!