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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.