Beef Stir Fry is a hot Asian dish which you can serve with rice and other Asian side dishes.
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Tender, Juicy perfectly stir-fried spiced beef undercut and some tickling green chili to enhance the onion and tomato flavor.
That's how Beef Chili fry takes over our hearts!
Beef Stir Fry is often-while enhanced with diced Potatoes, I prefer it without potatoes and as a side dish to serve with other dishes such as vegetables.
This is another typical Goan recipe, which my mother-in-law was so kind to share with us.
The flavorful, but not super hot and spicy, Beef Stir Fry includes tomato, onion, fresh green chili, and garlic.
The marination for the Goan Beef Stir Fry includes ginger garlic paste, salt, and vinegar.
You could use chopped ginger and garlic, however, I suggest to use the paste simply because the flavors get better infused and at the same time ginger has tenderizing properties, so it makes the beef soft.
I am using more expensive beef cuts, so to make my cooking easier.
I like to use beef undercut but you can use the uppercut too.
Other beef cuts could eventually get tough when stir frying.
Also, the beef is cut into cubes in this recipe!
The dish, the Goan Beef Stir Fry, could be actually confused with the Goan beef chili roast, which is sliced beef and is commonly served for special feasts such as for Christmas and Easter.
The spices add here are turmeric (Curcuma/haldi), chili powder and pepper.
These are minimal ingredients to spice up your Beef Stir Fry.
π Recipe
Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 Ounce Beef Filet
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger + Garlic
- Pinch Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1-2 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 Medium Onion chopped
- 2 Pieces Garlic Cloves chopped
- 2 Green Chili Pepper optional
- 1 Small Tomato
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Ground optional
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Ground
- Pinch Black Pepper Ground
Instructions
- Peel and discard the peel of your onion, quarter and slice thin. Peel, smash and chop your garlic. Cut your chilli small and keep the seeds (Remove the seeds if you want less heat) Half your tomato and slice thin. Keep all separate aside.
- Add your marinated beef to a cooking pan, heat up and cook on slow heat without oil so that all the liquid comes out (the beef is full of liquids!). That might take about 15 minutes and when most of the liquid is dissolved, stir fry so that the beef get's perfectly cooked. This should help the beef to remain tender as well.
- Mix and stir fry on a slow to medium flame until all ingredients are soft but not overcooked.
- Serve hot or still warm.
Roz says
This is a Fantastic recipe! I used rib eye steak, it was easy to do , had just the right amount of heat and tasted gorgeous! My husband is raving about it. Thank you
Helene Dsouza says
Awesome! Good to read that the beef chili fry is a hit in your home. π
philomena says
Thanks I tried the beef chilli fry it was super daughter who doesn't eat meat had it .thank you
Helene Dsouza says
Oh wow really? That's an achievement! =D
Rose says
i tried the above recipe, was a super hit, thanks for sharing π
Helene Dsouza says
Hi Rose, thank you for taking the time and leaving us a feedback, much appreciated! =)
Mrs. Esmy Pinto says
excellent recipe really enjoyed it.
Helene Dsouza says
Thank you so much for your feedback! Happy to hear that you enjoy the recipe as much as we do. π
jason says
It was easy to cook and very simple. As there shortage of fish in the market it is good to eat beef chili fry.
Helene Dsouza says
I agree that's the best time to enjoy beef chili fry. =D Glad you had the chance to try the recipe Jason and I am happy to hear about your success.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I wondered how difficult it was to buy beef in a largely vegetarian society. We don't have such difficulties here and I'll be making this beef chili fry soon.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
Oh, no, politics interfering with food is not good. I am so gonna pass this recipe on to the OH. He loves all things chilli and all things stirfry.
Laurence says
Just what is beef undercut?
Helene Dsouza says
Beef undercut is also known as Tenderloin or Fillet. It's the most valued meat part of the animal and the most tender one as well. See here for a reference picture. Hope that helps, Laurence.
Charles says
Mm, I can tell by the colour that this is just packed with flavour - sometimes it's important to stick to authentic tried and tested methods isn't it? I find it really annoying when people completely refuse to try "traditional" recipes first and insist on doctoring everything.
Sissi says
Helene, it might be the first Goan recipe I will prepare! I am seriously motivated, especially since it's a genuine recipe from your family. My husband will be delighted (I don't cook enough beef dishes for him... because I am rather a chicken and pork eater π ). I had no idea coconut vinegar existed! It sounds awesome!
mjskit says
A beef shortage - that is such a foreign concept to me. I be that was quite frustrating. Glad it's over. I wouldn't have wanted to miss this delicious chili fry! I have some ginger garlic paste that needs a dish and this dish sounds perfect - a very quick and easy weekday meal!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I'm sure it's the perfect snack with a mug of beer!
Minnie@thelady8home says
What a delightful recipe!~! I don't eat beef, but hubby loves it. maybe I will surprise him one day π
john@kitchenriffs says
Such a pain to not be able to get basic ingredients! Glad you finally scored some beef, though. Terrific looking dish - loads of flavor, and so easy to make! Perfect for me, when I want to me lazy. π
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I'm jealous you learn authentic cooking from your MIL. I wish I could learn Chinese/Taiwanese food from my MIL but we only see each other one week or at most 2 weeks and we rarely spend time cooking together. This looks delicious!
Joanne says
Sounds so richly flavored! I can see why it's a favorite.
Eha says
I am so glad you have published a Goan recipe again and shall try it soonest. Have not used chillis two ways nor coconut vinegar which actually is available here Down Under. So thank you for a meal soon ahead and do post some more local recipes please!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
IΒ΄m glad you got your hands on some beef Helene, I would feel the same way you did. I like that you shared a family recipe, and a simple spicy beef one. The kind of meal I make for myself all the time! I also pinned the chapati recipe, love it!
Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking says
This does look delicious, Helene! Great recipe and I can imagine that it's packed with flavor. Thank you for sharing and have a lovely weekend!
Chitz says
Perfectly done.. Looks very inviting π Drool !!
Janie says
Helene, that looks delish! I read through the ingredients thinks it was going to lots of spice & things I didn't have and was surprised how simple it looks!
Next time I get some beef I'm going to give this a whirl
Janie x
Ash- foodfashionparty says
Glad you go your hands on some good cut of meat.
This is such a tasty looking dish, and I'm not a beef lover myself so I would substitute this with chicken...but this one is a winning recipe..