Bangladeshi Beef Bhuna
Beef slowly fried with onions, tomato and whole spices until the sauce clings to every piece in a thick, dark masala.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.01 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a medium heat. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves and fry for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until they are very soft and deep brown.
20 min - 3
Stir in the ginger, garlic, tomato purée and all the ground spices except the garam masala. Cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Add the beef and salt. Fry over a high heat for 10 minutes, stirring, until the beef is sealed and the oil begins to separate. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
15 min - 5
Pour in the water and add the green chillies. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 6
Uncover and cook for a further 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and clings to the meat. Stir in the garam masala and coriander.
20 min - 7
Serve with plain rice or fresh roti.
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