Indian Spiced Tri-Tip Tacos with Caraway Basmati Rice and Tangy Tomato Sauce

Name: Indian Spiced Tri-Tip Tacos with Caraway Basmati Rice and Tangy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar; 355 milliliters basmati rice; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 Tbsp canola oil; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 3 Tbsps canola oil, plus more if needed; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1 Bunch fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 package corn tortillas; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp garam masala; 3 Tbsps garam masala powder; 3 Tbsps minced fresh garlic; 3 Tbsps minced garlic; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 small onion, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 907 grams tomato puree; 907 grams beef tri-tip; 237 milliliters water; 710 milliliters water; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

The recipe Indian Spiced Tri-Tip Tacos with Caraway Basmati Rice and Tangy Tomato Sauce could satisfy your Indian craving in roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes. One portion of this dish contains around 41g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 752 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up garlic, ginger, canolan oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Mix the garlic, garam masala, salt, and pepper with enough oil to make a paste. Rub the paste all over beef and marinate for 1 hour. Preheat a grill or grill pan and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

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Garam Masala

Garlic

Pepper

Beef

Salt

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Dry Seasoning Rub

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Grill

Oven

Sear the meat on the grill, sear all sides.

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Meat

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Grill

Transfer the meat to a roasting pan and finish in the oven until, a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for medium. Allow the beef to rest before slicing.

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Beef

Meat

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Kitchen Thermometer

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For the tomato sauce: Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil until shimmering.

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Tomato Sauce

Canola Oil

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Pot

Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Garlic

Ginger

Add the garam masala, cooking another 30 seconds, then add the tomato puree, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste.

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Worcestershire Sauce

Garam Masala

Tomato Puree

Brown Sugar

Vinegar

Pepper

Salt

Add water and simmer 20 minutes, or until the flavors deepen and the sauce thickens.

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Sauce

Water

For the rice: Wash the rice in 4 changes of water, until the water is relatively clear. Soak the rice for 30 minutes, and then drain.

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Water

Rice

In large pot, add 2 tablespoons oil and warm over medium heat until oil shimmers.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the caraway seeds and toast for 1 minute.

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Caraway Seeds

Toast

Add the onions, sauteing until golden brown.

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Onion

Drain the rice.

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Rice

Add to pot and toast, stirring every now and then, until the grains are separate and glistening with oil.

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Add the water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until cooked, about 15 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Water

Warm the tortillas over an open flame or in a pan. Slice the beef into thin slices. Construct the tacos with a little rice, some meat, some sauce, a sprig of fresh cilantro, and 2 slices of jalapeno.

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Fresh Cilantro

Tortilla

Jalapeno Pepper

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Beef

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Rice

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Recommended wine: Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Indian can be paired with Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. The best wine for Indian food will depending on the dish, of course, but these picks can be served chilled and have some sweetness to complement the spiciness and complex flavors of a wide variety of traditional dishes. The Aichenberg Premium Gruner Veltliner with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.

Aichenberg Premium Gruner Veltliner

Aichenberg's Premium Gruner Veltlinern is a family-run Austrian delicacy. It has aromas of fresh fruit and spiciness, with notes of tropical fruits and pepper. The freshness in taste gives off flavors of green apples which are long lasting and pack a punch at the finish. This wine pairs well with white meat, fish, cheeses and Italian dishes such as pizza and pasta.