Pasanday (Pakistani Spiced Beef Pot Roast)

Name: Pasanday (Pakistani Spiced Beef Pot Roast)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 2 lb Bottom Round Steak; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro; 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 4 whole Green Chile; 0.5 tsp Ground Cloves; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.25 tsp Ground Turmeric; 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 whole Onion; 1 cup Plain Yogurt; 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tsp Salt; 0.75 cup Vegetable Oil

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Pasanday (Pakistani Spiced Beef Pot Roast) features tender beef enriched with a tangy yogurt marinade layered with cumin, cloves, turmeric, and gentle heat from red pepper. Slowly cooked with sweet, golden onions, it finishes with a pop of lemon, fresh cilantro, and green chilies for brightness. Serve for a family dinner or festive gathering when you want rich, comforting flavors.

Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, salt, red pepper flakes, ginger garlic paste, cumin, cloves, and turmeric. Add the beef and mix until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion until golden brown. Remove 1 tablespoon of the onion and set it aside for garnish. Reduce the heat to low. Place the meat in the skillet, cover, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Check every 10 minutes and add water if needed.
3

Add the lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
4

Garnish with the cilantro, green chiles, and the reserved fried onion.