From Scratch Beef Korma Recipe
A popular curry dish with Persian and Indian influences, this homemade beef korma recipe is easy to make with everyday ingredients. Create your own curry blend or use a store bought one to make this simple and flavorful beef korma any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck or stewing beef
- ½ Spanish onion brunoise
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
- 1 28 fl. oz can whole tomatoes
- 2 cups homemade chicken stock or beef stock
- ¾ cup coconut milk (including cream) yogurt or sour cream may be substituted
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
Curry Blend:
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sear the beef in a little bit of clarified butter or other oil until golden brown.
- As the beef cooks, cut your onion, garlic and ginger.
- Add the vegetable to the pan once the meat is seared, and cook for 3 to 4, minutes until soft.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the curry spice blend mixture.
- Add the 1 can of tomato, broth, and basil to the pan, and return the pan to a low heat setting. Cover the pot and simmer for 45 minutes or until the meat is fork tender.
- Once the meat is tender, stir in the yogurt, sour cream or coconut cream, and re-season the beef korma with some salt and pepper.
- Serve with basmati rice and pita bread.
Notes
If using chicken instead of beef in this recipe, only simmer the korma for 15 to 20 minutes.
Calories are calculated per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 716.6kcal
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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