Sri Lankan style Beef BISTEK ᖴᗩ乙‘ᔕ ᛕᎥ丅ᑕᕼᗴᑎ

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and suitable for soy allergies.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has similar acidity and flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often cheaper.

Marinate beef with vinegar, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Slice red onions thinly.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove beef from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add curry leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves, cooking for another minute.

Stir in stock and cornflour, allowing to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Return beef to the skillet, mixing well to combine with the onion mixture.

Add cumin powder, cooking until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens