Bangladeshi · Non-veg
Beef Bhuna
Slow-cooked beef in a dark, concentrated masala — the kind of dish that rewards a long, unhurried simmer.
- Total
- 90 min
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Spice
- Hot
Servings
Start cooking4
Quantities below update automatically.Ingredients
- Beef (cubed with a little fat)900 g
- Onion3 pcs
- Garlic1½ tbsp
- Ginger1½ tbsp
- Mustard Oil4 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder1 tsp
- Chili Powder2 tsp
- Cumin Powder1 tsp
- Coriander Powder1½ tsp
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Cinnamon1 pcs
- Bay Leaf2 pcs
- Water400 ml
- Saltto taste
Nutrition
Total for 4 servings
- Calories
- 1808 kcal
- Protein
- 128 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 128 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 2560 mg
Method
- 1
Marinate the Beef
10 minRub the beef with turmeric, chili powder, half the ginger-garlic paste and salt.
- 2
Brown Onions in Mustard Oil
8 minHeat mustard oil until it just smokes, then fry onions with whole spices.
- 3
Sear the Beef
10 minAdd the marinated beef on high heat and sear until the edges brown.
- 4
Add Water & Slow Cook
40 minPour in 400ml water, cover and cook on low for a long, gentle simmer.
- 5
Reduce the Masala
8 minUncover, raise the heat and stir constantly as the gravy tightens.
- 6
Finish
2 minSprinkle garam masala, cover and rest off the heat for two minutes.
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