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Chilli Beef with Gravy

Also called Chilli beef gravy, Chili beef

By Tammy Austin ·

  • 16 ingredients
  • 12 steps

Ingredients

  • Beef – 1/2kg (whole)
  • Onions – 2 medium sized (cubed)
  • Tomatoes – 2 finely chopped
  • Ginger – 1/2 teaspoon (finely chopped)
  • Garlic – 5-6 pods (finely chopped)
  • Capsicum – 1/2 (cubed)
  • Green chilies – 2 finely chopped
  • Chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Pepper powder – 1 pinch
  • Tomato sauce – 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce – 1 tablespoon
  • Corn starch – 1 teaspoon
  • Chicken cubes – 1/2 (optional)
  • Spring onion – 2 chopped ( optional)
  • Oil – 4-5 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste

How to make Chilli Beef with Gravy

  1. Pressure cook the meat with 1/2 – 1 cup water and enough salt, till done (about 10 – 15minutes).
  2. Reserve the stock for the gravy. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and cut into thin slices/strips.
  3. In a heavy bottomed pan add 4-5 tablespoons oil, and fry the ginger, garlic and green chillies for a few seconds, till the raw smell goes away.
  4. Add the onions and sauté till golden brown.
  5. Add the tomatoes and sauté till well cooked.
  6. Add the cubed capsicum, then add chili powder and a pinch of salt and stir for a minute.
  7. Add the tomato sauce and the soy sauce to the pan.
  8. Dissolve the chicken cube and cornstarch in the beef stock and add this to the pan.
  9. Bring to a boil and then add the thinly sliced beef to the gravy.
  10. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on a low flame, till the gravy thickens.
  11. Sprinkle the pepper powder and chopped spring onions, check for seasoning and serve.
  12. Tastes best with Kerala parota or fried rice.

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