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South African Beef Curry





Yields
Makes 6 to 8 servings

When Nancy Sephton lived in South Africa in the '50s, lamb curry was as ubiquitous there as hamburgers and hot dogs are in the United States. On a return visit a number of years later, she came across the curry made with beef, which has become a favorite with her family.

South African Beef Curry




James Carrier
 3 pounds boned, fat-trimmed beef chuck
 2 onions (1 lb. total), peeled and chopped
 1/4 cup curry powder
 2 tablespoons mustard seed
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
 2 cups fat-skimmed beef broth
 1 1/4 pounds Roma tomatoes, rinsed, cored, and chopped
 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeño chilies
 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 1 firm-ripe banana (about 5 oz.), peeled and thinly sliced
  About 1/2 cup mango chutney
  About 1/3 cup sweetened shredded dried coconut
  Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
  About 6 cups hot cooked rice
  Salt
Step 1
1

Rinse beef, pat dry, and cut into 1-inch chunks. In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine beef, onions, and 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, turn heat to high, and stir often until liquid evaporates and meat and onions are lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon out and discard any fat.

Step 2
2

Add to pan the curry powder, mustard seed, garlic, and turmeric; stir until spices are more fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, chilies, and ginger; stir to free browned bits. Return to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Step 3
3

Put banana, chutney, coconut, and cucumber yogurt sauce each in separate small bowls.

Step 4
4

Ladle beef curry over rice on plates. Add banana, chutney, coconut, cucumber yogurt sauce, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 559Calories from Fat 26
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 337mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 63g21%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 40g80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.