Beef biryani from RecipeTin Eats - Dinner: 150+ Recipes from Australia's Favourite Cook (page 44) by Nagi Maehashi

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    Can substitute unsalted butter for ghee, and imitation saffron for saffron threads.

  • Yuanboa on April 09, 2026

    Followed recipe and it was delicious. Easy to follow!

  • Justagirleatingcake on January 02, 2026

    This is in our regular rotation. We eat it twice a month or so. It's my son's favourite meal.

  • KarinaFrancis on October 23, 2024

    Outstanding! We loved this! I’ve never made a biryani before and probably won’t ever attempt a “real” one especially since this one is relatively easy and so amazingly tasty. As others have said don’t skip the mint yogurt, it’s the perfect accompaniment. My only other deviation from the recipe was to make crispy onions under the strict instruction from an Indian girl at work. Will definitely make again

  • BrendaD1962 on May 04, 2024

    My husband and I loved this! As other have said, definitely make the mint yogurt. I served this with naan and chutney. Delicious!

  • Lafro on January 27, 2024

    I enjoyed this but other members of my family not so much. Benefitted from the yoghurt sauce as recommended.

  • rhb on January 16, 2024

    Really good and not too complicated!

  • bc2rlh2023 on January 14, 2024

    Good recipe. Doesn’t take too long to cook. Mint yogurt is a must.

  • jdejong on January 12, 2024

    Had to substitute Jasmine rice for the Basmati and as warned the texture was not as good. Did not use a non stick pan and did not have the heat high enough for a good sear (color) on the beef. The flavors were delicious thanks to our Burlap and Barrel Spice Wall. Made our own Crispy Shallots (winner!)Served with her Naan. Will cook this again with the correct rice and pan.

  • vegabond2016 on November 11, 2023

    Like other reviewer's have said, the mint yoghurt takes this dish over the top - don't skip it! I made my own crispy shallots based on a recipe by Downshiftology. I was a bit skeptical at first because ground beef is not traditionally used in biryani that I know of, but I ended up loving it and will make again.

  • anya_sf on August 26, 2023

    Very good and not difficult or very time-consuming to prepare. I used regular canned beef broth (what I had on hand) for the rice and cut the salt in half. Only used 1/4 tsp cayenne so it wouldn't be too spicy. As lizbot2000 says, the yogurt is a must, and I'd make slightly more next time. I'd also use more fried shallots.

  • lizbot2000 on June 25, 2023

    This was really excellent. One of the better recipes in the cookbook, which is probably my most-used cookbook. The yogurt is absolutely necessary and makes this great. I usually make extra green beans in a cast iron skillet without the sauce from the ground pork and green bean noodle recipe later in the cookbook. Those end up tasting great with this.

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