Spicy Onion Beef Recipe

Simple, spicy, and full of caramelized onion flavor — this recipe is easy to make at home.

introduction

This Spicy Onion Beef Recipe mixes soft onions, ginger, garlic, and green chillies with beef. It gives a strong onion taste and warm heat. You can use bone-in or boneless beef. The dish works for a family meal or a simple dinner. For other meat ideas, see 20 chicken breast recipes you’ll love.

why make this recipe

• It uses few spices and common ingredients.
• Onions add natural sweetness and depth.
• You can make it in a pot or pressure cooker.
• It works with rice, bread, or roti.
• It is quick when you use boneless beef.

how to make Spicy Onion Beef Recipe

Follow these steps and keep the heat medium to medium-high when told. Use a pressure cooker for faster cooking. Roast at the end to concentrate the flavors.

Ingredients :

500 g beef (boneless or with bone), 3 large onions, sliced, 1 tbsp ginger, julienned, 1 tbsp garlic, crushed, 4–5 green chillies, slit, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1 to 1 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste), 3 tbsp oil or ghee, water (as needed), fresh coriander (for garnishing), 1 tsp lemon juice (optional), 1 bay leaf (optional), 3–4 cloves (optional), 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions :

1. Heat oil/ghee in a cooker or pot. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
2. Add crushed garlic, ginger juliennes, and green chillies. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add beef pieces and salt. Fry on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until beef changes colour and releases juices.
4. Add black pepper powder and 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water.
5. Pressure cook for beef with bone: 25–30 minutes; boneless beef: 20–22 minutes.
6. Once cooked, increase heat and roast until oil separates and gravy thickens. Add a splash of water for semi-gravy.
7. Finish with fresh coriander and a dash of lemon juice (optional) and serve hot.

how to serve Spicy Onion Beef Recipe

Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, roti, or flatbread. It also pairs well with simple salad or yogurt. For lighter meat ideas, you can check easy and healthy ground turkey recipes for side dish inspiration.

how to store Spicy Onion Beef Recipe

• Let the beef cool to room temperature before storing.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
• Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheat on low heat with a splash of water to loosen the gravy.

tips to make Spicy Onion Beef Recipe

• Use fresh onions and cook them until lightly golden for best flavor.
• If you have bone-in beef, cook a little longer for more depth.
• Adjust green chillies to your heat preference.
• Use ghee for a richer taste or oil for a lighter version.
• Add whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon) at step 4 for a mild aroma.

variation (if any)

• Make it with boneless beef for faster cooking.
• Add tomatoes for a tangy gravy.
• Use yogurt or cream at the end for a milder, creamy version.
• Add potatoes or carrots to make it a one-pot meal.

FAQs

Q: Can I use stew beef or any cut?
A: Yes. Use stew beef or other cuts. Bone-in gives more flavour; boneless cooks faster.

Q: How do I reduce the spice level?
A: Use fewer green chillies or remove seeds. Add a little sugar or yogurt to balance heat.

Q: Can I cook this without a pressure cooker?
A: Yes. Cook in a heavy pot on low heat until beef is tender. It will take longer (1.5–2 hours) depending on the cut.

Q: Do I need to brown the beef first?
A: The recipe sautés the beef with onions. You do not need separate browning. This gives good flavour.

Conclusion

For another classic karahi-style meat dish, try this Mutton Karahi & Lamb Karahi Recipe (Karahi Gosht) – Fatima Cooks which shares similar bold spices and cooking ideas.

Spicy Onion Beef

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining beef with caramelized onions, ginger, garlic, and green chillies, perfect for family meals or easy dinners.

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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: Asian, Indian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 500 g beef (boneless or with bone) Choose based on preference; bone-in gives more flavor.
• 3 large onions, sliced Fresh onions for best flavor.
• 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
• 1 tbsp garlic, crushed
• 4-5 green chillies, slit Adjust based on heat preference.
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1-1.25 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee Use ghee for a richer taste.
• as needed water For cooking.
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) For finishing.
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 3-4 cloves (optional)
• 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Heat oil or ghee in a cooker or pot. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
2. Add crushed garlic, ginger juliennes, and green chillies. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add beef pieces and salt. Fry on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until beef changes colour and releases juices.
4. Add black pepper powder and 1 to 1.5 cups of water.
5. Pressure cook beef with bone for 25-30 minutes; boneless beef for 20-22 minutes.
6. Once cooked, increase heat and roast until oil separates and gravy thickens. Add a splash of water for semi-gravy.

Serving

1. Finish with fresh coriander and a dash of lemon juice (optional) and serve hot.

Notes

Let the beef cool to room temperature before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on low heat with a splash of water to loosen the gravy.