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Instant Pot Beef Curry
A flavorful and hearty beef curry cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
- 1 large tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 stick cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric (turmeric powder)
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander (coriander powder)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
Main Protein
- 1 kg gravy or chuck steak or braising steak (cut into 2.5 cm cubes)
- Juice from 1 lemon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
Garnish and Serve
- Chopped cilantro leaves chopped coriander (cilantro leaves, for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice for serving (optional) cooked basmati rice
Instructions
- Place onions, ginger, garlic, tomato, spices, beef, lemon juice, and water in the Instant Pot.
- Season with salt and stir to combine.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then release naturally.
- If needed, simmer the sauce on sauté mode until thickened, then garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For a richer flavor, marinate the beef with spices beforehand.