Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides. Transfer the beef to a 6-quart crockpot.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then transfer the mixture to the crockpot with the beef.
- Stir in the plain yogurt and chopped fresh cilantro into the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, rinse the basmati rice thoroughly. Add the rinsed rice, 3 cups of water, salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Increase the heat to high (if on low) and cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the biryani with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the whole spices (cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves) in the skillet before adding the onions.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg