Pan-Fried Goan Beef Chilli Fry with Mustard Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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Spicy and tangy pan-fried Goan beef strips sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies for bold coastal flavors. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, mustard seeds, curry leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1 tbsp mustard seeds
15 curry leaves
4 green chilies, sliced
5 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp white vinegar
4 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp mustard seeds and wait for them to pop. Then add 15 fresh curry leaves, 4 sliced green chilies, and 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 500 g thinly sliced beef sirloin to the skillet along with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and salt to taste. Stir-fry the beef for 6-8 minutes until it starts to brown and is nearly cooked through.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp white vinegar and sprinkle 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Continue cooking while stirring for another 3-4 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce is dry and coats the meat.
Step 4: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with plain steamed rice or flatbreads.