Braised Malai Crumble Beef Stew
A hearty, comforting stew that combines the rich flavors of Ukraine with the warm spices of India. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef (stew meat)cut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 large savory onionschopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons malai curry powderstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup crumble breadcrumbsplain or seasoned
- ●2 cups beef brothlow sodium
- ●1/4 cup red wine (optional)optional
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteconcentrated
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor thickening
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the beef broth, red wine (if using), and tomato paste.
- 8
Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 10
Stir in the breadcrumbs and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (optional).