Description
A flavorful and aromatic Indian dish, Beef Biryani is a delightful combination of spiced beef and fragrant basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe yields tender, flavorful beef layered with rice, herbs, and nuts, creating a satisfying and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth or water
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or cashews, toasted (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak Rice: Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. Soak for 20 minutes, then drain.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook sliced onions in oil until golden brown; set half aside for garnish.
- Add Flavors: Sauté garlic, ginger, then brown beef. Stir in yogurt, tomatoes, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer with broth.
- Cook Rice: Boil remaining broth and water, add soaked rice, cook 70%, then drain.
- Layer and Bake: Preheat oven. Layer rice over beef, top with herbs, nuts, and caramelized onions. Bake covered.
- Rest and Serve: Let biryani rest, then fluff before serving.
Notes
- Serve with cucumber raita or yogurt on the side.
- Drizzle with melted ghee for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg