Beef curry is a part of a lot of different cuisines so there are plenty of versions for you to choose from. These beef curry recipes will show you the many ways that you can whip up something full of flavor, spice, and comfort. Go ahead and start exploring!
This beef vindaloo curry is just an explosion of flavor! The beef is simmered in vindaloo paste, spices, tomato, and aromatics until it is tender and flavorful. If you want to create a truly unforgettable dish, make sure to whip up your very own vindaloo paste – it will be worth it!
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This Pakistani inspired beef curry is another beautiful combination of spices and aromatics! Here, the beef is first fried with whole spices before ground spices, garlic paste, ginger paste, and other ingredients are added in. While the beef curry is simmered in these ingredients, yogurt, and water, it is on the drier side than most usual curries.
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If you love the flavors of Indian curry but can’t really handle the spice levels, this beef korma will be a safe and delicious harbor for you! In this recipe, beef is simmered in aromatics, a homemade korma paste, stock, and coconut cream. The result is a creamy, savory, and tender beef curry!
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Looking to broaden your horizons? Then this Bangladeshi-inspired beef curry is the way to go! The star of the show is shatkora – a bittersweet citrus fruit – so try to find some to add in your curry. If you can’t, grapefruit will add the necessary flavor to this savory, creamy curry!
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This is another super flavorful, slightly spicy beef curry. The key to this curry is the Sri Lankan curry powder. The beef is actually marinated in the curry powder before being cooked in aromatics, spices, and green chilies. The coconut milk helps to add a creamy touch to the dish while also balancing some of the spice.
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If you want a comforting beef curry but are also looking for something a bit milder, then here is a great recipe for you! This Japanese beef curry has tons of flavor but it is made up of light and sweet ingredients. This is also a pretty hearty curry as it contains veggies in addition to the beef.
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For a truly authentic curry, make sure to use Kenyan curry powder – it adds that potent and complex flavor into the mix. Don’t worry because the rest of the ingredients are ones that you can easily find in your pantry. The beef is first simmered in water and aromatics before being cooked in onions, tomatoes, and a ton of spices!
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Made with Korean curry powder and veggies, this is a cozy and hearty meal. If you want to cut down on cooking time, you can cook the beef in an Instant Pot before cooking the meat with the veggies, curry powder, and stock.
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Tikka masala is delicious but it can also be a little heavy. This recipe lightens things up so that you still get those amazing flavors but without consuming quite so many calories. Here, lean beef is cooked in a whole host of spices, stock, and coconut milk. You end up with a rich and delicious curry that tastes great eaten with naan or rice.
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If you are new to cooking curries, traditional beef curry recipes can seem pretty daunting. Well, this recipe helps you whip up the most delicious dish with very little effort. All you have to do is brown the beef, cook in aromatics, and add in the seasoning and milk. Let this all simmer until the beef is nice and tender.
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Don’t fuss around with your curry? No problem, this recipe is a set it and forget it one, ensuring that you prep your curry and then let the slow cooker work its magic. This still makes an incredibly flavorful beef curry, however since all of the savory, delicious ingredients are cooked together.
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This beef curry is associated with both Indonesia as well as Malaysia – one thing that can be agreed on, though, is that it is so good! The beef is simmered in coconut milk and ingredients like turmeric leaves, coriander, cumin, lemongrass, galangal, and so much more!
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What is panang you may ask – well, it is a red thai curry paste that has coriander, cumin, and peanuts added to it. In short, it is tangy, savory, spicy, and delicious! The beef is cooked in this paste, fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk to produce a pungent curry.
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If you love Korean beef bulgogi, then you are going to love this curry! It takes the same concept of the bulgogi and makes it a little saucier. Beef is cooked with aromatics and veggies before being simmered in Korean barbecue sauce.
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There is quite a list of ingredients for this beef curry but this is all so that you get an intense and incredible flavor from your curry! Here, whole spices like mustard and fennel seeds rub shoulders with ground spices and aromatics as well as tangy ingredients such as tamarind. It is the perfect concoction.
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This is a milder take on the beef madras curry – of course, if you can handle your spices, then go ahead and turn up the heat with chili powder and fresh chilies! This beef curry offers up a tender beef bathed in a silky and savory gravy. This dish does take a while to simmer but this is all so that the meat can absorb that gorgeous flavor!
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This Thai-inspired beef curry is excellent for when you want to shake things up with your taste buds. The beef is simmered in a Thai green curry paste and coconut milk gravy. The gravy gets its spiciness from the paste and chilis. Lime and rice wine vinegar add the sourness.
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Beef curry can take a while to make. If you are looking to speed up the process, give this ground beef curry a try! Not only does this curry cook up really quickly, but there is so much flavor in every bite. This is because the ground meat is able to absorb a lot more flavor!
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A lot of the curries on this list are pretty fiery. If you are ready to take a break from all of this heat, then check out this beef curry. While it does contain curry powder and other savory ingredients, this curry is also chock full of apple, raisins, dates, and fruit chutney all designed to sweeten up the gravy!
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These homemade meatballs may be different from what you are used to but they are super tasty! The meatballs are made from ground beef, turmeric, curry powder, and ginger garlic paste. Once the meatballs are formed and cooked, make up the savory gravy and cook the meatballs until they are done!
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This is another kind of meatball curry. Once again, these homemade meatballs are packed full with tons of seasonings and flavors. The meatballs are then dropped into a gravy that is just as delicious and cooked until tender.
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Not only is this beef curry absolutely delicious, there is also an interesting cooking process. First, you form the spicy and savory kebabs and fry them. Then, you make up the gravy and cook the kebabs in it. Once done, take a lit piece of charcoal, place it in some foil and place it in the curry and cover for a while. This allows a gorgeous smoky flavor to spread through the beef curry.
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Cozy and delicious, this is a must-try curry – and it has greens in it too! The beef is cooked in a tomato and beef broth gravy that is seasoned with spices, aromatics, and a little bit of yogurt. The beef is cooked until it is tender and the gravy is a silky smooth and flavorful broth.
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This is definitely a unique way of cooking curry but definitely a good one! Here, the beef is baked in a gravy of spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk. This allows the beef to get nice and tender and to absorb those delicious flavors!
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There are many different types of beef curry and you now know how to make them! If you love curry, you are going to find yourself very bust taste testing each of these incredible concoctions!
