Pakistani Pot Roast Beef Fillets (Pasanday)

This beef is marinated with the mixture of flavorful spices with yogurt, which gives the beef an exceptional flavor. This is one of a Pakistani common meat dish. Serve hot with pita or Pakistani flat bread (Naan).

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon ground black cumin
• 2 pounds round steak, cut into pieces
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 4 fresh green chilies, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, ginger garlic paste, pepper flakes, cumin, cloves, turmeric and salt. Mix in beef until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until golden brown. Remove 1 tablespoon of onion, and set aside for garnish. Reduce heat to low. Place meat in skillet, cover, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Check every 10 minutes, and add water if necessary. Pour in lemon juice, and simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, green chiles, and reserved fried onion.