Bangladeshi Beef Curry

Bangladeshi Beef Curry

Bangladeshi Beef Curry

Beef bhuna is a commonly eaten curry in Bangladesh. The curry is fairly spicy; getting it’s heat from bird’s eye chilies and cayenne pepper. You can use any type of beef cut that’s good for simmering for a long period of time, including chuck, arm, bottom round, or short ribs. The curry is always served with basmati rice and naan or roti.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Keyword: Bangladeshi, Beef, main course, South Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 bird’s eye green chilies finely
  • 1 tbsp ginger finely minced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 green cardamom pods
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 lbs chuck roast cut into 1” cubes
  • salt to taste

Garnish

  • cilantro chopped
  • green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat up the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 15 minutes until golden brown. Add in the garlic, chilies, and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Addin the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. Sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the water, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  • Add in the cubed beef. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 90 minutes.
The curry is done when the meat is tender and a majority of the sauce has evaporated.
Serve with basmati rice and naan or roti. Garnish with chopped green onion and cilantro.