Easy Beef Biryani Recipe 
And so it’s Eid al-Fitr! There’s nothing like celebrating this Muslim holiday by serving an intensely flavorful Pakistani staple — beef biryani! You don’t need to fly to Pakistan to enjoy this beef biryani recipe. All the ingredients can be found in your local supermarket.



Our beef biryani ingredients include Knorr Beef Cube to maximize its beefy goodness. Your family and friends will surely keep coming back for more of this Pakistani classic. 

Tips

There are pre-made Biryani spice mixes in Indian restaurants. 

  • 165 min.
  • 4 People
  • Easy 
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground star anise
  • 3 pcs white onions, fried until crispy, oil reserved
  • 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pc finger chili, seeds removed, chopped
  • to taste salt
  • 500 grams beef cubes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pc Knorr Beef Cube
  • 1 1/2 litre water or as needed
  • 1 tsp Kasubha
  • 800 ml milk
  • 4 cups days old rice
Cooking Method

  1. Make the spice mix in a large bowl: ground ginger, garlic powder, turmeric, chili powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground star anise.

  2. Crush the fried onions, and add it together with yogurt, mint, cilantro, and green chili to the mix —season with salt to taste.

  3. Add the beef and Knorr Beef Cube, and mix thoroughly. Let it stand overnight.

  4. Transfer the marinated beef to a stockpot and add enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, adding more water as needed.

  5. Meanwhile, heat the oil flavored from the fried onions in a large sauté pan. Add the rice and stir-fry.

  6. Add the milk colored by the kasubha to the rice. Season to taste.

  7. Transfer to a plate and top with beef and its sauce. Enjoy!

Using ‘sella’ basmati rice would be ideal to give the dish an authentic Pakistani touch.
  • Egg Free
  • Gluten free
  • Pregnancy safe

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