Smoky Bengal Beef Curry - Bangladeshi Beef Curry with an American Twist

Name: Smoky Bengal Beef Curry - Bangladeshi Beef Curry with an American Twist
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tsp red chili powder; Salt to taste; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 piece large onions, finely chopped; 2 piece medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 piece green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp ground cloves; 4 cup beef broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 cup baby carrots, halved; 1 cup baby potatoes, halved; 1 cup green peas; Fresh cilantro for garnish; 1 cup smoked BBQ sauce; 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green); 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

by Shahir Nazib Rakib (@shahirnazib001)

Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

2hr

Total Time

2hr 20min

Bangladeshi Dinner Main Course Nut-Free Non-Vegetarian

A unique fusion dish that combines rich, aromatic Bangladeshi spices with familiar American BBQ flavors, creating a memorable culinary experience.

Ingredients

6 Servings

(1 serving = 1 bowl)

For the Marinade

2lb
beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1cup
Greek yogurt
2tbsp
ginger-garlic paste
1tbsp
turmeric powder
1tbsp
ground cumin
1tbsp
ground coriander
1tsp
red chili powder
Salt to taste

For the Curry

3tbsp
vegetable oil
2piece
large onions, finely chopped
2piece
medium tomatoes, chopped
2tbsp
tomato paste
3piece
green chilies, slit lengthwise
1tsp
garam masala
1tsp
ground cinnamon
1tsp
ground cardamom
1tsp
ground cloves
4cup
beef broth
1cup
heavy cream
1tbsp
brown sugar
1cup
baby carrots, halved
1cup
baby potatoes, halved
1cup
green peas
Fresh cilantro for garnish

For the American Twist

1cup
smoked BBQ sauce
1cup
diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
1/2cup
shredded cheddar cheese

How to make Smoky Bengal Beef Curry - Bangladeshi Beef Curry with an American Twist

Marinate the Beef

In a large bowl, mix the beef cubes with Greek yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cook the Curry Base

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Add the garam masala, ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Stir well to combine.

Cook the Beef

Add the marinated beef to the pot and cook until the beef is browned on all sides.
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Add the American Twist

Stir in the BBQ sauce, baby carrots, baby potatoes, and bell peppers. Cook for another 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the heavy cream and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish and Serve

Just before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Tips & Tricks

The addition of BBQ sauce introduces a smoky, sweet element that complements the traditional spices.
The use of cheddar cheese provides a creamy, melty finish that adds a familiar American comfort food touch.