When it’s a rainy day or on any occasion like Eid or for guests, Khichuri or Pulao or even with plain rice and beef brown meat is a heavenly combination. So many of my favorite weekday dinners begin with a pan of nicely browned meat. It’s an excellent dish for a family gathering or a special occasion like Eid.

In approximately two weeks, Muslims worldwide will celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha, also known as Qurbani Eid, or the Festival of Sacrifice. It is the Islamic calendar’s second most significant celebration.

Following the collective Eid prayers on the first morning of the celebration, families may gather for the slaughter or perform it alone at their houses. In my childhood household, this particular beef curry would be on the burner within minutes of the sacrifice. Mom would cook the first of several meat meals for Eid.

Lunch was always khichuri and this meat curry with entire spices in our household. My spouse claims that their first meal after Qurbani was just basic rice with this delectable Beef curry. Even now, if my mother is with us for Eid, I ask her to cook this beef curry and khichuri for lunch while I sit in the backseat and assist her in the kitchen. The Beef curry is gradually cooked and made with the freshest beef and spices, enabling the meat to release its juices. After combining with the spices, the curry acquires flavor and permeates each part of the home with an appealing smell that is difficult to ignore.

What exactly is this?

Beef brown meat, which is also known as Beef Bhuna is mostly in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Traditional Beef Bhuna is a classic cooking method in India and Pakistan that originated in the Bengal area. 

A traditional cooking method in which onions, garlic, ginger, and spices are cooked together in ghee or oil to create a thick, rich dry sauce before adding vegetables, chicken, mutton, or beef. The word bhuna, which means to fry or brown, is equivalent to sautéing. The meat is cooked with spices and a little water. Constant stirring is required to keep the spices or meat from adhering to the bottom of the pan. This dish takes some time to prepare, but the end product is fantastic. Beef Bhuna is a delightful and enticing dish. This dish is suitable for any meat. This recipe may be used to make chicken, mutton, or beef bhuna curry. Learn how to prepare Brown Beef Meat or Beef Bhuna with this original recipe. You should definitely try it with Qurbani meat on Eid ul Adha.

It may be prepared in a variety of ways, including bhuna curry, bhuna ghost, mutton bhoona gosht, beef Kala bhuna dish, and a variety of other bhuna recipes. Kala bhuna is a traditional dish in Chittagong, which is also known as Mejbani Gosht. Bhuna meat should be tried at least once if you enjoy meat dishes. 

Mezban is also a classic Chittagonian feast when everyone in the community is welcomed to taste Kala-bhuna, mezbani beef, plain rice, and thick lentil soup. Mezban is held for special events such as birthdays, death memorials, the introduction of something new, commercial or academic accomplishments, and so forth. By eating meals with family, friends, and individuals from various walks of life, the feast is supposed to be a form of thanksgiving for the special event. To be allowed to attend a Mezban feast, all that is required is that the person attend the occasion. The date and place of the feast are publicized around the area so that people are aware of the event. At least a thousand people can attend a mezban feast. Through the mezban, people may share their happiness, success, empathy, and prayers for their loved ones.

There is no better curry in the world than properly prepared beef bhuna. Today I’m going to share my own recipe with you. There’s no need for extra garnishes, achar, or chutney with this beef bhuna from my kitchen to yours.

What goes Beef Brown Meat or Beef Buna?

Rice and Beef Brown Meat/Beef Buna is a traditional pairing, but we’ve also had it with potato wedges! However, you could just bake a couple of our easy Homemade loaves of bread and use them to scoop up all of that wonderful curry sauce. Brush a little garlic butter on the bread as well. A Peshwari Naan is also an excellent addition to a dish. This is the simplest and most essential curry that Asian home chefs should master. There are no garnishes or other frills, simply a plain yet mouth-wateringly excellent dish. This is the essence of simplicity. Serve with warm roti, naan, or chapati. It goes nicely with homemade raita.

How to store it

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Freeze: This recipe feeds 4-6 people, but you can simply double the recipe and freeze the leftovers (with rice) in individual servings. Just make sure it’s completely cool before freezing. It may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Defrost: Defrost the curries in the refrigerator overnight.

Reheat: Place it in a skillet and cook on low, stirring frequently, until it is sizzling hot. You may reheat it in the oven as well.

Making your own beef brown meat at home rather than buying takeout is always the healthier choice. You have complete control over the amount of oil and spices used.

You may be worried about this question Is this dish gluten-free? Yes, this is an excellent gluten-free curry. Just make sure there isn’t any cross-contamination.

Beef Brown Meat

Beef Brown Meat

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Keyword Beef, Curry
Servings 6 servings
Calories 516 kcal

Ingredients

Beef_Brown_Meat

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into small cubes
  • In a pan warm the cooking oil. Add ginger and garlic and fry them until golden brown.
  • Add the meat and salt and mix well. Let it cook over medium flame for 15 minutes. Do not cover at this point and keep an eye that the meat is releasing water and it is not dry.
  • Add 1½ cup of warm water, stir and cover for another 20 minutes.
  • Uncover after 20 minutes and check to see if the meat is tender.
  • Add lemon juice, coriander leaves, and ginger water, and stir. Now add cumin, coriander, black pepper, chilis, turmeric, chili powder, cardamoms, and cinnamon, and mix very well.
  • After cooking for 10 minutes, add yogurt and mix.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with rice, paratha, roti, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
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  • Sumaiya Zaman

    I always like to introduce myself as a mother. After that, I am a teacher and a social worker. Having moved to the US from Bangladesh in 2015, I’ve always missed the authentic Bengali food that I grew up with, especially the home-cooked Sylheti cuisine prepared by my mom and chachi. This longing led me to become a Bengali food enthusiast, exploring various states in the US in search of flavors from my home country. Along the way, I discovered numerous restaurants and grocery stores that provided the spices, vegetables, and fish essential for Bengali cuisine. Inspired by my food quest, I developed a passion for cooking authentic Bengali dishes and experimenting with fusion cuisine. Some experiments turn out to be a huge success while others end up in the garbage, but my son and I thoroughly enjoy spending quality time together through these culinary adventures.

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  • Sumaiya Zaman

    I always like to introduce myself as a mother. After that, I am a teacher and a social worker. Having moved to the US from Bangladesh in 2015, I’ve always missed the authentic Bengali food that I grew up with, especially the home-cooked Sylheti cuisine prepared by my mom and chachi. This longing led me to become a Bengali food enthusiast, exploring various states in the US in search of flavors from my home country. Along the way, I discovered numerous restaurants and grocery stores that provided the spices, vegetables, and fish essential for Bengali cuisine. Inspired by my food quest, I developed a passion for cooking authentic Bengali dishes and experimenting with fusion cuisine. Some experiments turn out to be a huge success while others end up in the garbage, but my son and I thoroughly enjoy spending quality time together through these culinary adventures.

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