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Beef Curry With Onions

Beef Curry With Onions reads umami 8.0, salinity 5.6 and richness 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian main, about 2 hr 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.8 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 8.0 · Salinity 5.6 · Richness 5.2 · Allium 3.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Sweetness 1.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Floral 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.0 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Heat 1.0 · Sourness 0.8

What's in it (13)

• 2 Tbsp. curry powder
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 slice ginger, minced
• 2 lb. beef, cubed
• 4 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 c. beef bouillon
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 6 c. cooked rice

Time & effort: about 2 hr 10 min (40 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 118.5 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 2.1 g fat, 15.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (7 steps)

1. Stir curry powder in the center of a large, heavy frying pan over heat.
2. When hot, add garlic.
3. Mash and stir in a little oil at a time.
4. Add salt, pepper and ginger; mix well.
5. Add meat and onions; stir and cook until onions are tender.
6. Add soy sauce and bouillon.
7. Cover pan, bring to boil and cook until meat is tender.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.