Beef Stew Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Beef Stew (Homemade, No Packaged Items)
500g beef (chuck or stew meat), cut into cubes
2 tablespoons homemade ghee or cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger paste (freshly grated)
2 large tomatoes, pureed or finely chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup green peas (fresh or home-boiled)
1 tablespoon wheat flour (optional, for thickening)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
4 cups water or homemade beef stock (boiled from bones)
A handful of fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Preparation Guide with Calorie Count (Per Step)
Step 1: Sear the Beef (10 min)
Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Add beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned.
Remove and set aside.
Calories: ~180 kcal (mostly from beef and ghee)
Step 2: Prepare Base Masala (10 min)
Add 1 tbsp more ghee. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
Add ginger and garlic, stir for 1 minute.
Add pureed tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cook till oil separates.
Calories: ~90 kcal
Step 3: Cook Beef with Masala (10 min)
Add the seared beef back into the pot.
Mix well with masala. Add salt and pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes on low flame to infuse flavors.
Calories: ~50 kcal
Step 4: Add Water and Simmer (45 min)
Add 4 cups of water (or homemade stock).
Cover and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, until beef is tender.
Calories: ~10 kcal (negligible for broth simmering)
Step 5: Add Vegetables (20 min)
Add carrots and potatoes. Simmer for another 20 minutes.
Add peas in the last 5 minutes.
Calories: ~140 kcal
Step 6: Thicken Stew (Optional – 5 min)
Mix 1 tbsp wheat flour with a little water and stir into the stew.
Cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
Calories: ~30 kcal
Step 7: Garnish and Serve (5 min)
Turn off heat, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Calories: ~5 kcal
Total Preparation Time
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
(Including prep, simmering, and resting)
Estimated Total Calories per Serving (4 servings)
Total dish: ~505 kcal × 4 = 2020 kcal total
Per person: ~505 kcal