Giant 30 kg Beef Leg Roasting in a Wood Oven! Tender Meat Will Drive You Crazy!

beef leg

🥗Healthier: chicken leg

💰Cheaper: pork leg

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped green chilies and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast spices.

Add beef leg pieces to the pot; brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.

Check occasionally; add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Once tender, adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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