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Beef Korma with creamy sauce, spices, and tender beef chunks

Beef Korma

This Beef Korma is a creamy, spiced dish that's rich in flavor and perfect for a cozy meal. Marinated beef is simmered with fragrant spices, ground almonds, cream, and stock until tender. It's an easy yet delicious twist on a traditional korma that brings warmth and comfort to any table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef (ragout cut)
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 25 g ground almonds
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 piece ginger (1tbsp grated ginger)
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 9 whole cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam massala
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing all the ingredients.
  • Marinate the beef with yogurt, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, salt, and pepper.
  • Chop onion, mince garlic, grate ginger.
  • Brown beef in a hot pan with oil; set aside.
  • Add onion, cloves, and cardamom to the pan until translucent; then add garlic and ginger.
  • Stir in remaining garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
  • Add the beef and tomato paste; cook briefly.
  • Mix in almonds, then add cream and stock.
  • Simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.