Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala
This spicy Bangladeshi beef curry combines tender beef chuck with onion, garlic, ginger, green chiles, and warming cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne create a richly seasoned sauce, served with plain basmati rice or enjoyed with naan or pita bread. It can be prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue 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 begins to brown, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- 3
Mix cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water into the onion mixture. Simmer until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
- 4
Stir in beef chuck pieces until coated with 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 294.27 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 32.89 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 7.35 g 3%
- Total Fat 14.79 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.44 mg High 33%
- Sodium 226.02 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.49 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 1.68 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 56.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.52 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 65.62 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala is a Bangladeshi dinner recipe made with 16 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 294.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 16 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 16 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 294.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala healthy?
- Traditional Bangladeshi Beef Masala has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 294.27 calories and 32.89 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 226.02 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.02 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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