10/08/2026
Chef Priya makes it easy to achieve a delicious Spicy Beef Curry with her Anar Gourmet Foods spice kits.
Get the recipe here or follow along with the tutorial
Ingredients for Spicy Beef Curry
Beef: 2 to 2 ½ lbs boneless center cut or sirloin, trimmed and diced into bite-sized chunks
Olive oil: 3 Tablespoons (divided per recipe)
Onion: 1 cup (8 oz), purple (preferred) or yellow, finely diced
Tomatoes: ~1 ½ cups (12 oz), diced
Vegetables (optional): potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, or green beans
Cilantro (fresh): 1 cup, washed & roughly chopped
Jalapeño (optional): ½ Tbsp, deseeded and finely diced for medium spice — adjust to taste
Cornstarch & water mix (optional): 2 tsp cornstarch whisked into 1 ½ Tbsp water, set aside in a small bowl
1 Anar Gourmet Foods Spicy Beef Curry spice packet (2 steps)
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Meat
In a large mixing bowl, add the beef, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and the contents of the Step 1 spice packet. Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
Step 2: Cook the Meat
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a pressure cooker or large pot. Add onions and fry until golden brown with curled edges (about 5–7 minutes).
Add jalapeño (optional), tomatoes, and the contents of the Step 2 spice packet. Mix well and let the tomatoes soften (about 3–5 minutes).
Stir in the marinated beef and add 1 cup of water.
If using a pressure cooker: Close the lid, set to high, and cook for ~20 minutes. Release the steam and check that the meat is cooked through. Remove the lid and simmer an extra 7–10 minutes, uncovered, to reduce excess liquid.
If using a pot: Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for ~45–60 minutes, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed.
Add the cornstarch mix (optional) to thicken the gravy, simmering for ~3 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
