Beef Veg Curry

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Category: Dals & Sabzi, Main Course (Desi)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

A vibrant, flavorful, and budget-friendly Chinese-style beef and vegetable curry featuring tender pre-boiled beef strips tossed with crunchy carrots, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a glossy, savory-sweet soy-chilli gravy.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

Pre-boiled beef strips (tenderized with salt, ginger, and garlic)
Carrots (sliced thin, longer cooking time)
Multi-colored bell peppers (capsicum - green, red, yellow)
Onions (cubed or sliced)

For the Sauce & Seasoning:

Cooking oil or olive oil
Chopped ginger and garlic
Green chillies (sliced)
Soy sauce, vinegar, and chili sauce / hot sauce
Tomato ketchup (for a touch of sweetness and balance)
A pinch of sugar (to balance the savory sauces)
Salt and black pepper powder or chilli flakes (to taste)
Remaining beef stock or water

For Thickening:

2 tablespoons cornflour mixed with a little water (cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

1
Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok or pan, and sauté chopped ginger, garlic, and sliced green chillies until fragrant.
2
Sear Beef: Add the pre-boiled beef strips along with their reserved stock (if any) and sauté well for a few minutes.
3
Add Sauces & Seasoning: Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, a pinch of sugar, black pepper, and salt (adjusting carefully since soy sauce and pre-boiled beef already contain sodium).
4
Cook Carrots: Add the sliced carrots first since they require a slightly longer cooking time, and let them simmer in the savory gravy for a couple of minutes.
5
Add Bell Peppers & Thicken: Toss in the cubed onions and multi-colored bell peppers. Pour in the cornflour slurry gradually while stirring to achieve a glossy, velvety gravy consistency.
6
Finish Quickly: Turn off the heat immediately after adding the vegetables so they retain their bright color and crisp crunch.
7
Serve: Serve piping hot with fried rice, noodles, or plain steamed basmati rice!

Note

Pre-boiling the beef strips in advance saves cooking time and ensures the meat is tender and melt-in-the-mouth when combined with the quick-cooking vegetables.

Avoid overcooking the bell peppers and onions at the end to keep their fresh crunch and vibrant colors intact.

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