WEST INDIAN SPICY BEEF CURRY

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From Food and Drink Magazine Autumn 2006. An unusual curry for the curry aficionado. West Indian Curry is slightly different-the mix of spices is a little sweeter with more cinnamon, anise and turmeric in it and there is no chili. You can add the lethally hot Scotch bonnet chilies into this or use hot sauce to spike it up afterwards. You can purchase West Indian curry powder, if desired. You can also turn this into an Indian curry by using Indian curry powder or paste. This is an interesting method to make this dish. You actually just reheat the meat in the curry mixture when needed, making it perfect for elegant entertaining. West Indian sweet potato is called boniato and it is drier than our sweet potatoes. If it is not available, use sweet potato.

Provided by mell_2

Categories     Curries

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons anise or 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon jamaican allspice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs beef sirloin (5-cm) or 2 lbs tenderloin, cut into 2-inch (5-cm)
salt
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 small white west indian sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm)
1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or 1 cup canned tomato
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Place coriander, anise or fennel, black mustard seeds, cumin seeds and Jamaican allspice in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir seeds together until mixture smells fragrant. Remove from heat and grind in a spice grinder. Stir in turmeric and cinnamon.
  • Dredge meat with 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry mixture, reserving remainder. Season with salt.
  • Heat oil in a sauté pan or deep skillet over high heat. Add meat in batches and sear until well browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and reserve. The meat should be rare.
  • Add more oil to skillet, if needed, reduce heat to medium and add onion, red and yellow peppers, sweet potato and 1 tbsp (15 mL) spice mixture (there may be some left over). Sauté until onions are softened. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce is thickened and sweet potato is cooked. Stir in lime juice.
  • When ready to serve, reheat sauce and add meat. Simmer together for 5 to 8 minutes or until meat is hot and a little more cooked. Sprinkle with coriander just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 357.4, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 31.2

Adnan mehar
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I'm not a big fan of curry, but this recipe was actually really good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


PENNY English
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This curry was easy to make and it turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maissa Micro
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Nahidur Rahman
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This curry was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best beef curry he's ever had.


Imtiyaaz Jassiem
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Zulfiqar Butt
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This curry was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Hosafi
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of heat and flavor. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Shahab
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This curry was flavorful and easy to make. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of beef, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Thinee Official
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I've tried many beef curry recipes, but this one is by far the best. The spices are aromatic and the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nabin panday official
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This West Indian spicy beef curry was an absolute delight! The flavors were bold and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over jasmine rice, and it wa