Description
Beef Biryani is a sumptuous one-pot dish that brings together tender, marinated beef, fragrant basmati rice, and an exquisite blend of spices. This aromatic culinary gem from Indian cuisine transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary feasts, making it ideal for family gatherings or festive occasions. The rich flavor profile—infused with spices like cumin, garam masala, and saffron—creates layers of taste that will captivate your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups aged basmati rice
- 1 pound boneless beef chunks (chuck or brisket)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons garlic-ginger paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- cumin seeds
- coriander powder
- garam masala
- saffron
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef by mixing yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, spices, and salt; coat the beef chunks and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- In a heavy pot, heat oil and fry half the sliced onions until golden brown; set aside half for garnish.
- Add remaining onions to the pot with marinated beef; brown slightly over medium-high heat.
- Rinse rice until clear; add to cooked beef along with water (1:1 ratio). Bring to a boil.
- Cover tightly and reduce heat to low; cook for about 25–30 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Fluff gently with a fork before serving; garnish with fried onions and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg