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Spicy Goan-Style Beef Vindaloo
Vindaloo comes from Goa, a multi-faith state in southwestern India. This diversity allows the dish to be made with chicken, pork, beef or lamb, but the defining flavors of the curry are abundant garlic and tangy vinegar—a product of the dish’s Portuguese roots. We give the option to use either beef chuck or leg of lamb. Vibrant red Kashmiri chili powder is a classic addition, lending color and spice; if not available, substitute with 2 tablespoons sweet paprika and ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Sautéing the spice puree ahead of braising not only blooms the flavors and aromas, it also enriches the color of the curry. Most of the vinegar is added at the start, but we save 1 tablespoon to finish, which keeps the tartness sharp. Serve with basmati rice.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t stir vigorously during the last few minutes of cooking, while the braising liquid reduces. Stir gently so the meat, which will be fork tender, does not break apart into fine shreds.
FAST: 1 hour 10 minutes
Slow: 8¾ to 9¼ hours
35 minutes
Ingredients
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¼
cup plus 1 tablespoon white vinegar, divided
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12
medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Directions
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01In a blender, combine the ¼ cup vinegar, garlic, ginger, Kashmiri chili, sugar, cloves, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1¼ teaspoons pepper and 3 tablespoons water. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. On a 6-quart Instant Pot, select Normal/Medium Sauté. Add the oil and the puree, then cook, stirring often, until fragrant and bright red, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in ⅓ cup water and the beef, then distribute in an even layer.
Reviews
August 30, 2025
Delicious
I used a fast cooking method, and I think breaking the chuck roast down into even smaller pieces really made the difference. Тhe meat was so good and tender. Served it over couscous, and my family absolutely loved it.
July 10, 2025
Crowd Pleaser
This has great flavor and was perfect for serving guests. The last two tablespoons of vinegar are an opportunity to customize the recipe with your favorite fancy vinegar. Also, it does produce a lot of fat after cooking, so I did take the time to spoon it off, and I'm glad I did.
May 30, 2025
Strong, unique, exciting flavor
This was a hit with everyone. We had to leave out the cinnamon because of an allergy in the family, but it was delicious (not sure how it compares with cinnamon added). We paired with baked sweet potatoes - it went very well.
April 26, 2025
So delicious
So easy, so delicious. Instantly went on the all time favorites list!
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