Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi

Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi is a true gem in Pakistani cooking. This recipe elevates the dish by using a Homemade Karahi Masala instead of store-bought versions, making it not only more flavorful.

WHAT IS BEEF KARAHI?

Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi is a mouthwatering beef recipe from Pakistan. Featuring tender beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry. This Pakistani main dish recipe uses a Homemade Karahi Masala, free from preservatives, and is topped with fresh cilantro and zesty ginger.

Traditionally, it’s served with hot, fresh  Chapati or naan for a fulfilling meal. With Mutton Karahi being the top recipe on the blog and Chicken Karahi in the top 10, I’m confident this Beef Karahi will soon join the ranks of the top 10 as well.

Since getting married, I always make sure to have Karahi—whether chicken, mutton, or beef—at any dinner I host. It's my go-to dish when I'm unsure about what to make, and I always keep homemade Karahi masala on hand.

WHICH CUT OF BEEF IS BEST FOR BEEF KARAHI?

For this Pakistani recipe boneless beef is ideal. It's flavorful and tender.

CAN I MAKE BEEF KARAHI WITH CHICKEN?

Yes, of course Beef Karahi can be made with chicken with is recipe or the Chicken Karahi recipe.

HOW SPICY IS THE BEEF KARAHI?

A typical Karahi recipe is known for its mild spiciness, but if desired, the amount of red chili powder can be increased for a spicier taste.

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED!

• Tomatoes- The fundamental component in any Karahi dish are tomatoes. Place whole tomatoes in Instant Pot.
• Beef- Ensure that the beef being cooked is fresh.
• Ginger Garlic Paste- Nothing beat Homemade Ginger garlic paste.
• Homemade Karahi Masala- Takes few ingredients but preservative free.

HOW TO COOK BEEF KARAHI?

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Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi

Tender Homemade Pakistani Beef Karahi features tender pieces of beef cooked in a flavorful tomato-based curry and this recipes uses homemade Karahi Masala.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: beef curry, beef karahi, homemade karahi masala, karahi

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

Equipment

• Instant Pot

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Ingredients

• 1 lbs beef
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 4 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 green peppers slitted
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp Homemade Karahi Masala
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro

Whole spices

• 2 green cardamom
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 cinnamon stick

Garnish

• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 1 inch ginger julienne

Instructions

• In an Instant Pot, on sauté mode, add oil and let it heat up.
• Add beef and sauté the beef for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Next add ginger garlic paste and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
• Add onion and mix well.
• Next place the whole tomatoes in the Instant pot along with tomato paste.
• Mix everything well for 3-4 minutes.
• Next add homemade karahi masala and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add fresh lemon juice and cilantro and mix well.
• Close the lid, select pressure, pressure it for 25 minutes or until the beef is tender.
• Vent the steam out and open the lid.
• The gravy would be runny.
• Give it a good mix.
• Then let it cook on sauté mode for 5 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
• Garnish with ginger and cilantro.
• Serve it immediately with a hot naan or chapati.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1people | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg