Beef Bhuna

Delight in the aromatic embrace of Beef Bhuna, a classic dish rooted in Bangladeshi cuisine. This recipe offers a beginner-friendly path to creating a rich, slow-cooked beef delicacy that exudes layers of spice and flavor with every bite. Ideal for a sumptuous main course, this dish promises an enticing culinary experience right at your home.

Ingredients

🥩 1.2 kg beef
🧂 1¾ tsp salt
🧄 1 tbsp ginger paste
🥛 ¾ cup plain yogurt
🌿 1 tsp turmeric powder
🌶️ 1 tbsp red chili powder
🌰 ½ nutmeg grated
🌸 2 blades mace divided
🛢️ 1 tbsp cooking oil
🧅 1 cup thinly sliced onion initial cooking + ½ cup masala
💧 1 cup water
🌿 ¼ cup mustard oil
🧈 1½ tbsp ghee
🌶️ 1 black cardamom
🌱 5 cardamoms
📏 2 cinnamon sticks
🧄 1½ tbsp chopped garlic
🌿 6-7 green chilies
💧 1¼ cups hot water
🌿 ½ tsp garam masala
🌾 ½ tsp roasted cumin powder

Instructions

1- Marinate the Beef:

• In a white mixing bowl, combine beef, salt, ginger paste, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, grated nutmeg, one blade of mace, and cooking oil.
• Mix thoroughly, ensuring the beef is well-coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

2- Cook the Beef (Initial Phase):

• In a non-stick pan with a glass lid, heat thinly sliced onions over medium-high heat and fry them until they become soft.
• Introduce the marinated beef to the pan along with 1 cup of water. Stir well, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes, occasionally stirring.

3- Prepare the Masala:

• In a stainless steel pan, heat mustard oil and ghee.
• Add the remaining sliced onions, black cardamom, cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, and the second blade of mace. Cook until onions are lightly browned.
• Stir in the chopped garlic and fry until golden brown.

4- Combine and Final Cooking:

• Merge the prepared masala into the beef pot and mix until the liquid evaporates.
• Pour in 1¼ cups of hot water and place green chilies into the mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes until the beef is tender.

5- Finishing Touch:

• Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
• Sprinkle garam masala and roasted cumin powder, then mix thoroughly to incorporate flavors.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Total Time: 100 minutes
Servings: 6-8 portions
Equipment: White mixing bowl, clear measuring cups, metal grater, wooden spoon or spatula, non-stick pan & stainless steel pan with two handles, glass lid, metal measuring cup & spoon, white serving plate

Cooking Tips

• For melt-in-your-mouth beef, patience in slow-cooking is key.
• Ensure onions and garlic are perfectly caramelized for deeper flavors.

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Beef Bhuna