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Beef Biryani Recipe

An easy Beef Biryani Recipe that is bursting with deep, rich Middle-Eastern flavours, this is the perfect dish to share with your family. The fragrant rice and the tender spicy beef make a perfect marriage in this superb dinner recipe. It might not be authentic, but it surely is delicious! The beef is cooked in a flavorful curry sauce, then mixed with the spiced rice, then baked until everything is cooked to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 704kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 lb diced beef
  • 2 onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic puree
  • 1 tablespoon ginger puree
  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 cups beef stock/broth
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander/parsley
  • 4 cloves
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, add the garlic and ginger puree, and cook for 20-30 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chilli powder, and cook for a further 10 seconds.
  • Pat the diced beef dry with kitchen paper, and add the to the pan, cooking until lightly brown.
  • Add the turmeric, garam masala, cumin and the chopped tomatoes together with 4 cups of water.
  • Leave to cook on a medium heat with the lid on until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add more broth as necessary until the beef is tender, and coated in a sauce - add more spices if necessary.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the yogurt, and mix well.
  • Rinse the rice under cold water, and add it to the pan together with 1 ¼ cups water, the cardamon and cloves.
  • Leave to cook until the rice is nearly cooked, then drain well.
  • In an oven-proof dish, spread half of the amount of rice, top with the beef.
  • Add the remaining oil to a frying pan, cut the onions into strips, and fry on a low to medium heat until golden brown.
  • Spread the fried onions over the beef, then cover with the remaining rice.
  • Mix the saffron with the milk, and set aside for 5 minutes until the milk is coloured.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Drizzle the saffron milk over the rice, then cover the dish with kitchen foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Potassium: 1543mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 6mg