Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry
This beef vindaloo combines tender cubes of beef with a tangy vinegar marinade, garlic and ginger, yogurt, black and red pepper, and a rich base of onions and tomatoes. Fresh cilantro adds a bright finish, making it a warming, boldly spiced make-ahead dish for a comforting dinner or a gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the vinegar, garlic paste, ginger paste, yogurt, salt, black pepper, and red pepper together in a mixing bowl. Mix in the beef cubes until evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 30 minutes).
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until they soften, turn translucent, and begin to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the beef cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink on the outside, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook until the beef is tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until they soften, turn translucent, and begin to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the beef cubes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink on the outside, about 10 minutes more.
- 7
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- 8
Pour in the water, and bring to a simmer.
- 9
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low; cook until the beef is tender, about 40 minutes.
- 10
Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
- Calories 343.67 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 33.95 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 12.33 g 4%
- Total Fat 18.09 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.1 mg High 33%
- Sodium 281.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.65 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 73.8 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.26 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 163.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 36.08 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.2 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic Paste. Each serving provides about 343.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Paste, Ginger Paste. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry healthy?
- Spicy Beef Vindaloo Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 343.67 calories and 33.95 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 281.12 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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