Heart-Healthy Beef Bhuna
Savor the rich and authentic flavors of "Heart-Healthy Beef Bhuna," a delicious twist on a beloved Indian classic designed with your well-being in mind. This tantalizing dish features lean beef cubes simmered in a fragrant blend of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, complemented by the natural sweetness of caramelized onions and the tang of tomatoes. Enhanced with olive oil and low-sodium beef stock, this recipe delivers bold taste while supporting a balanced diet. Perfectly tender beef and thick, flavorful sauce make it ideal for pairing with brown rice or whole-grain bread. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice, this beef bhuna is a crowd-pleaser that proves healthy eating can be indulgent and satisfying. Ready in just an hour, it's the ultimate comfort food for health-conscious foodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean beef, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 medium Onion, finely sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 medium Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium Green chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 250 ml Low-sodium beef stock
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the beef cubes in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and increase the heat to medium-high.
Add the sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped tomatoes and green chili. Cook until the tomatoes have softened and the oil starts to separate, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt, cooking for another minute.
Return the beef cubes to the pan, mixing them well with the spice mixture.
Pour in the low-sodium beef stock, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the pan and let the bhuna cook on low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the garam masala and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Serve the beef bhuna hot with a side of brown rice or whole-grain bread for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 1742 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 140.3 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 3170 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
