Indian style rice with beef

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 c. Basmati rice, rinsed and soaked2 lbs. lean beef (with bone for added flavor) cut into bite sized pieces4 md. tomatoes, chopped3 md. onions, chopped5 cloves of garlic, mashed1 tbsp fresh ginger root, mashed1 tbsp salt1 tsp red cayanne pepper2 tsp ground coriander2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp Indian gharam masala6 c. water for rice2 c. water for cooking meat
Directions
In a large pot, heat cooking oil and brown meat on all sides. Add bone also if using for flavor. Remove meat from pan. Add chopped onion, garlic and ginger and sautee till golden. Add tomatoes and a little water and simmer till a thin paste is formed. Add spices and salt and mix well. Add meat back to the pan and remaining two cups of water. Cook on medium heat until meat is tender and water has evaporated. (about 20 minutes)

When meat is tender, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Drain the water from the the rinsed and soaked rice and add to the pan. Cook on low to medium heat until rice is tender. Add more water if necessary. Let the dish stand about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 10-12

Server with fresh green salad and yogurt raita.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAREN_MN.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 342.1
  • Total Fat: 23.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.4 mg
  • Sodium: 627.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 16.5 g

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