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Beef Mandi
Indian·non-vegetarian·medium

Beef Mandi

Alright, folks, let me tell you about my Beef Mandi recipe that will make your taste buds dance with joy! One time, I accidentally mistook cardamom for cumin in this dish - let me tell you, it was a flavor explosion that I'll never forget! But hey, sometimes mistakes lead to delicious discoveries, right? Now, here's a tip for you: don't skip the step of lightly seasoning the beef with salt and turmeric before cooking. It really locks in those savory flavors and tenderizes the meat perfectly. Trust me on this one! So, wash your beef, cut it into big chunks, season it, and let's get cooking! Heat up that pot, sauté those onions until they're golden brown, then throw in the garlic, chilies, and tomatoes. Oh, that aroma will have your neighbors knocking on your door, I promise! And remember, cooking is all about having fun and experimenting, so don't be afraid to spice things up (literally) in the kitchen. Enjoy your flavorful journey with this Beef Mandi, my friends!

90 min(prep 30 + cook 60)
4 servings
600 kcal
4.5

Ingredients

Nutrition

600 kcalper serving
Protein35g27%
Carbs70g53%
Fat20g15%
Fiber3g2%
Sugar4g3%

Directions

  1. 1

    1. Wash the beef and cut into large pieces. Season lightly with salt and turmeric.

  2. 2

    2. Heat ghee/oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and sauté until light golden.

  3. 3

    3. Add garlic, green chilies, and tomato; cook until softened.

  4. 4

    4. Add the mandi spice mix: coriander, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves.

  5. 5

    5. Add beef pieces and stir on medium heat until the meat is well coated with spices.

  6. 6

    6. Pour in water or beef stock. Cover and simmer until beef is tender (about 1.5–2 hours depending on cut).

  7. 7

    7. Remove beef carefully and set aside. Strain and measure the broth.

  8. 8

    8. Add washed, soaked basmati rice to the broth (usually 1 cup rice = 1.5–2 cups liquid). Adjust seasoning and bring to a boil.

  9. 9

    9. Lower heat, cover, and cook the rice until fluffy.

  10. 10

    10. Place the beef pieces over the rice and steam on low heat for 10 minutes so flavors combine.

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