Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style)

why make this recipe

This home-style beef curry gives warm, simple flavors. It uses common spices and basic steps. You can make it for a family meal or for guests. If you like beef dishes in many styles, you may also enjoy a quick stir-fry like beef and broccoli recipe as a lighter meal option.

introduction

This Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style) makes a rich, hearty curry with tender pieces of beef. The gravy has onion, tomato, ginger-garlic, and warm spices. It cooks in a pressure cooker to save time but still stays juicy. The curry goes well with rice, roti, or dosa. For another slow-cooked beef idea, see this guide on beef short ribs recipes.

how to make Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style)

Ingredients :
Beef – 500 g (with some fat), Oil – 3 tbsp, Onion – 2 medium, sliced, Tomatoes – 2 medium, chopped, Ginger-garlic paste – 1.5 tbsp, Green chillies – 2, slit, Curd – 2 tbsp (optional but adds richness), Turmeric – 1/2 tsp, Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1 tsp, Spicy red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp (adjust), Coriander powder – 1 tbsp, Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp, Garam masala – 1/2 tsp, Black pepper – 1/2 tsp, Salt – to taste, Water – as needed, Fresh coriander – for garnish

Directions :

1. Heat oil in a cooker. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste & green chillies. Cook until raw smell goes.
2. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy. Add turmeric, chilli powders, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the masala releases oil.
3. Add the cleaned beef and mix well with the masala. Add curd (optional) and fry on high flame for 5-7 minutes. Cook until the beef releases moisture and the masala coats well.
4. Add 1-1.5 cups water and pressure cook on medium flame for 5-6 whistles (depends on beef tenderness). Let pressure release naturally.
5. Open lid, check consistency. Simmer to thicken gravy if needed. Add garam masala & crushed pepper. Garnish with coriander. Serves well with hot steamed rice, jeera rice, ghee rice, chapati, paratha, or neer dosa.

how to serve Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style)

Serve hot. This curry goes best with steamed rice, jeera rice, or ghee rice. It also pairs well with chapati, paratha, or neer dosa. Add a side of plain yogurt or a simple salad to balance the spice.

how to store Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style)

• Cool the curry to room temperature before storing.
• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove. Add a little water if the gravy is too thick after reheating.

tips to make Beef Curry Recipe (Home-Style)

• Use beef with some fat for more flavor and moist meat.
• Brown the onions well for deeper color and taste.
• Fry the spices in the masala until oil separates for a richer curry.
• Add curd for creaminess, but skip it if you want a tang-free curry.
• Adjust water to get a thick or thin gravy as you like.
• Let pressure release naturally for more tender beef.

variation (if any)

• Add potatoes for a heavier, home-style version.
• Use coconut milk instead of curd for a milder, creamier curry.
• Add whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom) while frying onions for extra aroma.
• Slow-cook the beef on low flame for 2–3 hours instead of pressure cooking for very tender meat.

FAQs

Q: How do I make the beef more tender?
A: Use some fat in the beef, pressure cook until soft, or cook low and slow. Marinating in yogurt for an hour can also help.

Q: Can I make this on the stove instead of a pressure cooker?
A: Yes. Cook covered on low heat for 1.5–2 hours, adding water as needed, until the beef is tender.

Q: How spicy is this curry?
A: You can control spice by changing the quantity of spicy red chilli powder and green chillies. Use less for mild heat.

Q: Can I use boneless beef?
A: Yes. Boneless beef works fine and may cook slightly faster. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Substitute beef with paneer, tofu, or vegetables like potatoes and cauliflower and cook until tender.

Conclusion

If you want another version or more tips on Indian-style beef curry, check this detailed recipe: Indian Beef Curry – Nish Kitchen.

Home-Style Beef Curry

A rich, hearty curry with tender pieces of beef, infused with warm spices and created for a comforting family meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 500 g Beef (with some fat)
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 2 medium Onion, sliced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 pieces Green chillies, slit
• 2 tbsp Curd (optional but adds richness)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Spicy red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• to taste Salt
• as needed Water
• Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
2. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Cook until raw smell goes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Cooking

1. Add turmeric, chilli powders, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until the masala releases oil.
2. Add the cleaned beef and mix well with the masala.
3. Add curd (optional) and fry on high flame for 5-7 minutes.
4. Cook until the beef releases moisture and the masala coats well.
5. Add 1-1.5 cups water and pressure cook on medium flame for 5-6 whistles.
6. Let pressure release naturally.
7. Open the lid and check consistency. Simmer to thicken gravy if needed.
8. Add garam masala and crushed pepper. Garnish with coriander.

Notes

Use beef with some fat for more flavor. Brown the onions well for deeper color and taste. Adjust water to prefer gravy thickness.