Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala
Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala layers tender beef with caramelized onions and a tapestry of warm spices like cardamom, clove, and cinnamon. Green chiles and cayenne bring a pleasant heat that balances the earthy cumin, coriander, and turmeric. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice or soft naan.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and keep cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- 2
Stir in the garlic, green chiles, ginger paste, cardamom seeds, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cook and stir until the garlic starts to brown, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- 3
Mix the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water into the onion mixture. Simmer until most of the water cooks off and the mixture thickens.
- 4
Stir in the beef chuck pieces until coated with the spice mixture; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Calories 573.02 kcal High
- Protein 44.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 29.37 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.41 g High
- Trans Fat 1.45 g High
- Cholesterol 154.87 mg High
- Sodium 218.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.49 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.58 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.67 g Low Source
- Calcium 472.42 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.74 mg Good Source
- Potassium 464.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 55.12 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala is a Bangladeshi dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 573.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Garlic, Garlic Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala?
- Explore these Bangladeshi side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 573.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
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