Pepper Beef – Indian Style Beef Recipe

Keralites are one of the best consumers of pepper even though Kerala is losing its status of the largest producers of the pepper in the world. We love beef a lot especially with the ha ha.. yummy taste of the  tidbits  of peppercorn. I don’t know where from i got this recipe but this became  my hubby’s favorite

Serves 4 – 5

• Beef – 1/2 kg (diced)
• onion – 2 medium(finely chopped)
• ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• tomato – 1 medium(finely chopped)
• oil – 1 tbsp
• peppercorn – 2 tbsp
• curry leaves 2 tbsp
• coriander powder – 1 tsp
• turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• cinnamon stick – 1/2"piece
• clove – 2
• green cardamom – 2
• salt to taste

Method of Preparation:

• Wash and strain diced beef in a colander
• grind 1 tbsp peppercorn into fine pepper and the remaining coarsely
• crush cinnamon, clove and cardamom coarsely(garam masala)
• heat oil in a skillet,fry coarsely crushed 
• add ginger-garlic paste and saute till its turns lightly brownish
• add finely chopped onion and fry till the oil separates
• add beef, tomato, coarsely ground peppercorn, half of the curry leaves and salt to taste
• mix well and saute for 2 mins
• add two cups of water, cover and cook on medium heat for about 45 mins(dont forget to  stir in between)
• when it is done well(meat becomes tender),stir in pepper, coriander powder and turmeric powder and the remaining curry leaves
• simmer and leave the skillet on the stove for another 5 mins(stir the dish in between)
• serve hot with chappatti, rice, or anything of your choice

Alternatively:

• Heat oil in the pressure cooker,add coarsely crushed garam masala, saute for a minute
• add ginger-garlic paste and onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes
• Add the rest of the ingredients, close lid and cook on medium heat until 5 whistles
• then reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes