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Beef cubes are fried with spices and then cooked with tomatoes until fork tender.
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Beef Karahi

Beef karahi recipe is incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple spices and tomatoes, this recipe will deliver amazing results.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Pakistani
Keyword: Beef karahi, Beef Karahi Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Bonless beef
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable oil
  • 4 large tomatoes

Spices

Garnish

  • Ginger sliced
  • Green chilies sliced

Instructions

  • add oil in a karahi or wok, then add beef chunks. cook over high heat while stirring often.
  • Once it changes color, add in ginger and garlic paste. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Now add all of the spices and keep cooking for an additional two minutes.
  • Add half a cup of water and transfer it to an instant pot. Pressure cook for 20 minutes, or you can also cook on a stove top. See note
  • After 20 minutes, release the pressure and transfer it back to the karahi. Add halved tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes remove the tomato peels and break down the tomatoes with the help of a wooden spoon to make the gravy.
  • Cook on high heat until oil separates.
  • garnish and enjoy

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Notes

If you choose to cook on the stove top, then add 2 cups of water. Cook on high heat in the beginning; once it comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium and keep cooking for 45 minutes to an hour or until the meat is tender to your liking. You might need to add more water as you are cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1114IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg