Hot Madras Beef Curry
Hot Madras Beef Curry is a fiery, flavorful dish featuring tender beef simmered in a spicy, aromatic masala sauce. Packed with chilies, turmeric, and curry spices, it offers a bold taste perfect for those who enjoy heat and robust flavors. Ideal for spice lovers and hearty meal fans.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 lb. round steak, cubed ⓘ
- 1/2 cup butter ⓘ
- 2 large onions, chopped ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste ⓘ
- 6 green chili peppers, chopped ⓘ
- 2 garlic pods, crushed ⓘ
- 2 tsp. turmeric ⓘ
- 4 tsp. chili powder ⓘ
- 1 tsp. ground cumin ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. curry powder ⓘ
- 2 tsp. coriander ⓘ
- 3 bouillon cubes ⓘ
- 1 tsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan and fry the chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add green chili peppers, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, garlic, coriander, and tomato paste to the onions.
- Fry the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the masala.
- In a separate large pan, brown the cubed round steak in butter.
- Add water and bouillon cubes to the beef and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Mix the cooked masala sauce into the beef.
- Simmer for 2 or more hours, adding water as needed.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).