On the occasion of the Eid festival, I’m sharing my recipe of marinated spicy steak. This is a delectable dish for an Eid menu. It is remarkably simple to prepare. All you need to do is use a tender cut of sliced beef marinated with Pakistani spices. I have added fresh rosemary leaves and the result is ethereal. Please give it a try.
Ingredients:
Marinating:
- 6-8 pieces (2 pounds) flank steak or beef chuck (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic and ginger paste
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 tablespoons raw papaya paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon all-spice powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ½ teaspoon mace powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup crispy golden fried onions (deep-fry thinly sliced onions or use ready-made)
- 1 tablespoon roasted chickpea powder
- 1 tablespoon roasted combination of spice powder (1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon raw coriander, and
- 2 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes; combine and roast on a low flame, then grind into a powdered form)
- Heavy-duty foil as needed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for pan-frying)
- Salt according to taste
For gravy:
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, crushed
- For garnishing (optional)
- Boiled potatoes, cut into cubes and season with salt and pepper
- Asparagus
- Cherry tomatoes
Method:
- Generously coat steak pieces with fresh lime juice. Set aside for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Marinating:
In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients (mentioned above) to form a smooth paste. Then coat the paste all over the steak pieces, cover, and keep them in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours.
Baking:
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut a 12-18 inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Transfer the marinated steak pieces in the middle of the foil and fold them with foil. Ensure that the edges are sealed properly. Place the steak pieces in the baking dish. Bake the steak for about 50-60 minutes. While roasting, steak will release water. Set aside that water for preparing gravy in a separate bowl.
Heat a heavy bottom pan over medium heat, then add melted butter. Fry steak pieces until they turn golden brown on each side. Set aside.
Preparing the gravy:
Heat a saucepan over medium heat, then add the remaining gravy with chicken broth. Bring to boil, then add cornstarch and sour cream. Reduce heat, then rapidly stir for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the steak pieces in the serving dish, then spread gravy on top. Sprinkle with potatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and rosemary leaves.
Tip: dissolve cornstarch in one tablespoon water before mixing in the gravy.