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Spicy Beef Vindaloo

by Mike Hultquist · Feb 22, 2019 · 65 Comments

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This beef vindaloo recipe is always a popular curry dish. My version is wonderfully spicy, though you can easily adjust the heat and spice to your preference.

Beef Vindaloo Recipe

Beef Vindaloo Recipe

We've been going crazy for curries in the Chili Pepper Madness household, and any sort of "vindaloo" recipe is usually a first choice.

My wife, Patty, has really developed a taste for it and you don't know how happy that makes me. It's gotten to the point where she actually requests it for special meals.

BONUS! Because I LOVE a good Vindaloo!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

I've shared with you recipes for Chicken Vindaloo and Lamb Vindaloo, and now I have for you a version made with beef that gets huge flavor from my Vindaloo marinade. It cooks low and slow in the pan until the beef is fall-apart tender.

It has loads of flavor, a nice level of spice, and plenty of HEAT because I'm also using ghost pepper powder to season things up. You can skip the ghost peppers if they're too spicy for you.

Or add extra! I know how crazy you are, my chilihead friends!

Beef Vindaloo, in a pan with extra spices

"Vindaloo" is very often made with pork, though  any meat is good for vindaloo. Try it with pork, goat, beef, chicken, even potato and/or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

It's all good!

What is Vindaloo?

"Vindaloo" originally was a meal of meat marinaded in wine and garlic. It comes from the Portuguese dish, "carne de vinha d'alhos, which translates to "meat in garlic wine marinade".

Portuguese sailors brought it to India, where the locals adopted it and transformed it with local ingredients, including the addition of dried chili peppers and other spices.

As Vindaloo spread to other regions, it continued to change as locals adopted new spices.

Even though it has transformed in its travels around the world, most styles still offer that spice level and flavor we all crave.

Let's talk about how to make Beef Vindaloo, shall we?

Beef Vindaloo Curry in a hot pan

Beef Vindaloo Ingredients

  • Beef Chuck.
  • Olive Oil. Or use ghee (more traditional).
  • Onions.
  • Peppers. Use spicy Indian peppers, or use serrano peppers. You can use hotter peppers to your preference.
  • Tomato Paste.
  • Beef Stock.
  • Salt and Pepper. To taste.
  • FOR THE MARINADE
  • White Wine Vinegar.
  • Garlic.
  • Spices. Spicy red pepper flakes, paprika, ginger, coriander, turmeric, mustard powder, cumin, cinnamon.
  • OPTIONAL OTHER SPICES. Garam masala, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard seeds, ground cloves.
  • FOR SERVING. Cooked rice, fresh herbs, extra chili flakes

How to Make Beef Vindaloo Marinade

The marinade is a very important part of this dish. It offers an immense amount of flavor that all of us spicy food lovers crave.

Vinegar is hugely important, as is garlic. Then we add in all of our pungent spices to make this dish top notch, including paprika, ginger, coriander, turmeric, mustard powder, cumin, cinnamon, and a healthy dose of spicy red chili flakes.

I'm also using ghost pepper powder from ghost peppers I grew in my garden. I dehydrated them then ground them into powder. It's very hot this way. You can skip them if ghost peppers are too hot for you. Learn how to dehydrate chili peppers for making chili powders.

You can use this blend to make your own Vindaloo Curry Seasoning to use anytime you'd like.

Vindaloo curry powder in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.

Whisk all of the seasonings together with the vinegar and fresh garlic, like so. Garlic powder works, too.

Vindaloo marinade in a bowl

Next, pour the Vindaloo marinade over the beef in a bowl, or use a sealable plastic bag. Add the meat and marinade.

Refrigerate the beef for at least 1 hour, though you'll get better results if you let it marinate overnight.

Marinating the cubed beef in our Vindaloo marinade

More marinade time = more flavor.

You can very easily prep this recipe together the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator until dinner time the next evening.

When you're ready to cook, just pop it out of the fridge and get cooking. Super easy weeknight meal.

How to Make Beef Vindaloo (Recipe) - The Method

Making Beef Vindaloo is simple once your beef has marinated. First, heat some olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Any vegetable oil is good, too. Ghee is more traditionally used.

Next, add the onion and peppers and cook them down a few minutes to soften them up. I used spicy serrano peppers here, though you can use milder peppers for a version with less heat. Jalapeno peppers are always a great option.

Cooking down onions and serrano peppers

Next, add the marinated beef and stir. Cook it for about 5 minutes, stirring here and there. You want to brown the beef all over.

Browning the beef

Add in the tomato paste and give it a quick stir, along with about 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth to form a sauce.

Also add in salt and pepper to taste.

Reduce heat and let the whole pan simmer at least 30 minutes, until the beef cooks through and the flavors develop.  You can let it simmer longer if you'd like. I usually go 40 minutes or longer.

The main thing is to let the beef soften up to your personal taste.

If the sauce becomes too thick, just stir in a bit more water or broth until it reaches the consistency you prefer.

Spicy Beef Vindaloo in a pan, ready to serve

BOOM! DONE!

Serve it up over rice with some fresh herbs and extra spicy chili flakes. Spice it up, my friends!

Recipe Variations

Some cooks like to include a bit of sugar in the seasoning blend if you'd like, either white or brown sugar, though I didn't use them this time.

Other popular ingredients with Vindaloo seasonings are garam masala, mustard seeds, ground black pepper or ground cloves. Feel free to include those if you'd like.

You can also adjust the seasonings ratios to your own preference.

Adjusting the Heat and Spice Levels

As mentioned, this is an extra hot recipe because of the ghost peppers. Even without ghost peppers, vindaloo spice mix can be pretty spicy for some.

If you'd like to keep the heat to a minimum, omit the ghost pepper powder and go easy on the cayenne. Cayenne has a decent level of heat.

If you'd like to up the heat factor a bit, you can add more cayenne. You can also experiment with amounts of ghost pepper powder or flakes to your own preference.

If it gets TOO spicy, serve it alongside this Traditional Indian Raita recipe, which is made from spiced yogurt. It has a nice cooling effect.

Extra spicy Beef Vindaloo in a pan

Patty's Perspective

I really do love vindaloo. I'll take it any way I can, with chicken, lamb, beef, even vegetarian. I just love all the spices and the flavors. Don't forget the naan. Better than any Indian restaurant.

Try Some of My Popular Curry Dish Recipes

  • Chicken Vindaloo
  • Lamb Vindaloo
  • Ghost Pepper Chicken Curry
  • Spicy Thai Curry Chicken Soup
  • Homemade Vindaloo Curry Powder
  • Phaal Curry (the Hottest Curry in the World)
  • Beef Rendang
Beef Vindaloo in a pan

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Beef Vindaloo Recipe
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Spicy Beef Vindaloo Recipe

This beef vindaloo recipe is always a popular curry dish. My version is wonderfully spicy, though you can easily adjust the heat and spice to your preference.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: curry, ghost pepper, one pot, recipe, spicy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use ghee (more traditional)
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 serrano peppers chopped, or use Indian peppers if you can obtain them
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE MARINADE

  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes I used ghost pepper flakes for an EXTRA kick
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

OPTIONAL OTHER SPICES: 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

    FOR SERVING: Cooked rice, fresh herbs, extra chili flakes

      Instructions

      • Add the beef to a large bowl.
      • Mix your marinade by whisking together the vinegar and all of the seasonings. Pour it over the beef and rub it into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Longer is better, such as overnight.
      • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and peppers and cook about 4-5 minutes, until they soften up.
      • Add the beef along with the marinade and cook another 5 minutes to nicely brown up the pieces.
      • Add the tomato paste and cook another minute, stirring.
      • Add the beef stock (You can also use chicken or veggie stock, or just water) and stir until the mixture thins out and becomes a sauce. You can add more broth or water if needed. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and tender.
      • Serve as is or over rice with fresh herbs and sprinkled chili flakes. Make it rain!

      Video

      Notes

      This is definitely a hot and spicy dish. Some would say very hot, though you can dial back the heat by using milder chilies and going easy on the red chili flakes. If you're looking for an even HOTTER version, go with habanero peppers, or fiery ghost peppers, which will REALLY heat things up.

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 357kcal   Carbohydrates: 6g   Protein: 31g   Fat: 22g   Saturated Fat: 8g   Cholesterol: 104mg   Sodium: 370mg   Potassium: 824mg   Fiber: 1g   Sugar: 2g   Vitamin A: 1075IU   Vitamin C: 4.4mg   Calcium: 52mg   Iron: 4.5mg
      Beef Vindaloo Recipe
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      1. Jim says

        March 26, 2023 at 11:50 am

        5 stars
        Hi Mike-
        New to Indian cuisine but could this be cooked at braising temp in the oven covered as opposed to stove top? I loved the flavors and depth but my meat could have been a little more tender.

        Reply
        • Mike Hultquist says

          March 26, 2023 at 12:45 pm

          You can surely adapt it that way, Jim. And you can also use other cuts of beef to your preference.

          Reply
      2. Peter says

        March 11, 2023 at 7:08 am

        5 stars
        Hi Michael, thanks for this awesome recipe. I see you use some ghostpepper powder, but is it also possible to use fresh ghosts or reapers instead of the powder?

        btw I love your site and some of your dishes are a go-to if I ever lose my cooking inspiration. Keep it up!

        Reply
        • Mike Hultquist says

          March 11, 2023 at 8:07 am

          Hi, Peter. Thanks!! Glad to be helpful! Absolutely, fresh ghost peppers are GREAT here. Nice and spicy! Just add them in when you add the onion and serranos. Let me know how it turns out for you.

          Reply
          • Peter says

            March 17, 2023 at 10:01 am

            Mike, this dish smells and tastes so nice. I used two reapers and a Naga. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, but I like my food extra spicy.

            Reply
            • Mike Hultquist says

              March 17, 2023 at 10:22 am

              Boom! Yeah, that's some great heat, Peter! Definitely a SPICY Vindaloo. I love it. Glad you enjoyed it!

              Reply
      3. Maria says

        October 26, 2021 at 12:09 pm

        Hello
        Can I replace the beef with lamb in this recipe?
        I have made the beef and chicken vindaloo many times. I have a leg of lamb and wanted to make a curry with it.

        Thanks

        Maria

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          October 27, 2021 at 7:27 am

          Maria, absolutely! I have a great Lamb Vindaloo recipe here: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/lamb-vindaloo/. Enjoy!!

          Reply
      4. Kevin says

        August 01, 2021 at 6:24 pm

        5 stars
        The best recipe I have found for Vindaloo, great balance of flavor…..added all the extra suggestions…..have now made using pork, chicken, lamb, pork, and even Wagyu beef. I have converted to instant pot (char first in cast iron ) to really bring out the flavors! 30 minutes for beef, pork, lamb, 15 for chicken……so tender and melts in your mouth. If you find you over did the heat (once in a while your peppers will surprise you), it can be toned down with either coconut milk or Greek yogurt. Thanks for sharing the recipe !!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          August 02, 2021 at 5:19 am

          Awesome! Thanks, Kevin! Super happy you enjoyed it.

          Reply
        • Zach says

          September 17, 2021 at 6:19 pm

          Hey Kevin - interested in trying this in the IP. How did you adjust the amount of liquid?

          Reply
      5. Terry says

        June 28, 2021 at 2:49 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Mike,

        This recipe is excellent! I followed the recipe fairly closely. No super hot ghost pepper powder, but I doubled the Serrano peppers and added a few jalapeños. To me the heat was perfect. The wife tasted it and asked me to make a Riata to serve on the side. Your Vindaloo turned out well and will be a permeant addition to my meal plan rotation. Tried it on rice the first time and Naan the second time. We loved both but Naan is an especially good way to serve your Vindaloo. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          June 29, 2021 at 3:04 am

          Thanks so much, Terry! I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Glad it made it to the rotation! I appreciate it.

          Reply
      6. Moocdz says

        May 24, 2021 at 9:25 pm

        5 stars
        This recipe is fabulous! I made it tonight and it was awesome. Yummy to da tummy!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          May 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

          Great! Glad you enjoyed it!

          Reply
      7. Stella says

        April 25, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        5 stars
        We made this today and holy crap was it GOOD!! The recipe was super easy but the flavor that comes out tastes so deep and complex. We paired it with wild rice and naan. I might look pregnant now but it's just the 2 bowls I had. Husband gave thumbs up.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          April 25, 2021 at 9:57 pm

          Haha! Thanks, Stella! I know, we LOVE this recipe so much here. So good! Glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      8. Dee says

        March 15, 2021 at 7:13 pm

        Hey! How would you recommend turning this into a slow cooker recipe?
        Kind regards
        Dee

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          March 16, 2021 at 6:43 am

          Dee, I would marinate the beef per the recipe, but when ready to cook, I would either sear the beef in a cast iron pan, then set them into the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients, or I would just toss it all in without the sear, then slow cook a couple hours until the meat is nice and tender. Let me know how it turns out for you.

          Reply
      9. Munira says

        March 01, 2021 at 9:13 am

        5 stars
        Seems a good recipe. Will try. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          March 01, 2021 at 10:25 am

          Enjoy!!

          Reply
      10. Cameron says

        February 01, 2021 at 1:34 pm

        With the OPTIONAL OTHER SPICES when did you add those in? and will off of them be too much?

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          February 01, 2021 at 1:38 pm

          Cameron, you would add them when adding the other seasonings to the vinegar marinade. It really depends on how "spicy" you prefer. If you are concerned, you can cut the amounts in half and see how that turns out for you. Then adjust to your tastes the next time around. Let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      11. Shane says

        January 26, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        This was amazing as well, Hot, Hot, Hot but tasty as ever....

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          January 27, 2021 at 7:14 am

          Thanks, Shane!

          Reply
      12. Nevada says

        December 21, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        Just wondering if creamed coconut or some coconut milk might be good? I like heat, but also love my coconut in Curry!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          December 22, 2020 at 7:27 am

          Absolutely, Nevada. Would be delicious! Thai curries use coconut quite often. Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

          Reply
      13. Frida Mistry says

        December 20, 2020 at 8:50 am

        5 stars
        Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing it

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          December 20, 2020 at 11:12 am

          Thanks, Frida!

          Reply
      14. Morton says

        November 03, 2020 at 3:40 am

        4 stars
        Excellent with lean kangaroo meat and some lentils mixed through.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          November 03, 2020 at 7:43 am

          Can't say I've tried this with kangaroo.

          Reply
      15. Bill says

        October 20, 2020 at 10:19 am

        5 stars
        Made this last night and it was just outstanding! We opted to let it simmer for 2 hours and used a fatalii in place of the serrano's which was just at my wife's heat threshold. I sprinkled my portion with ground Death Spiral. Looking forward to making this again.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          October 20, 2020 at 11:28 am

          Nice, Bill! I love how you heated it up, a little differently for each. Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      16. Ruth says

        September 13, 2020 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Mike
        I want to make this using fresh cayenne peppers I have (I have about 100 so far this season and am running out of recipes). How many fresh red cayenne would you suggest I use?
        Thanks, love following the recipes!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          September 14, 2020 at 7:24 am

          Ruth, I personally would use 2-4, depending on the size, but maybe start with just a couple. Then you can adjust to your preferred heat preferences moving forward.

          Reply
      17. Randy Gierach says

        September 08, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Can you use venison

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          September 08, 2020 at 2:20 pm

          Absolutely, Randy. I have not made this with venison, but surely you can. I think it would be great. Let me know how it turns out for you.

          Reply
      18. Bekah says

        July 27, 2020 at 8:58 am

        5 stars
        This Vindaloo is incredible! I was hesitant, but I wanted to get out of my cooking rut, and I loved this recipe so much I've started to explore the rest of your site. If this is an example of your recipes, I can't wait to try your other stuff!!!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          July 27, 2020 at 11:30 am

          Excellent! Glad to hear it, Bekah! I'm super happy you enjoyed it. Yes! I love this one.

          Reply
      19. Cathy says

        July 18, 2020 at 3:56 pm

        Do you think this recipe would work with Flank Steak? I have that on hand and didn't want to have to buy another type of beef? Also I have wimps for children so if I just use the red pepper flakes will it be mildly spicy?

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          July 19, 2020 at 8:35 am

          Cathy, yes, I think flank steak would be super interesting here! Tasty! Let me know how it turns out for you. If you just use red pepper flakes, yes, you'll get milder heat for sure.

          Reply
      20. Tim Elliott says

        June 17, 2020 at 7:23 pm

        5 stars
        Let me start by saying that I have tried countless vindaloo recipes over the last couple of decades. This is my favourite by far and I won't try any others. Thank you very very much for sharing this recipe. I would suggest to add the options of mustard seeds and cloves as it helps make it a deeper, richer gravy. I also used apple cider vinegar instead of the white wine vinegar as I had none. It did not adversely affect the flavour at all.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          June 18, 2020 at 5:59 am

          Excellent! Great to hear, Tim. Super happy you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      21. Ali says

        May 01, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        My hubby loves vandeloo I want to try yours can u add coconut milk to it to make a suttle cream curry sauce last one I made from dif web site bit too spicey and he had tried one b4 with coconut milk

        Reply
        • Ali says

          May 01, 2020 at 2:21 pm

          Also can you slow cook this after Browning and releasing spices with heat

          Reply
          • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

            May 01, 2020 at 3:13 pm

            Ali, absolutely. Just watch the moisture levels. If it gets to thick, you can stir in a bit of water or stock.

            Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          May 01, 2020 at 3:13 pm

          Ali, absolutely, this is great with coconut milk. Also, if you feel it might be too spicy, dial back on any peppers and the seasonings. Give the sauce a taste after simmering, then you an adjust and simmer some more. Let me know how it turns out for you.

          Reply
      22. Noel says

        April 25, 2020 at 1:31 am

        Thanks Mike,

        Cant wait to make this

        Cheers

        Noel.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          April 25, 2020 at 7:52 am

          I hope you enjoy it, Noel. We love this one.

          Reply
      23. Jeremie says

        April 21, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        5 stars
        I wanted to eat some real spicy beef. So, where could I have looked for my recipe if not on chilipeppermadness.com?
        This was awesome! I was very familiar with Lamb or Chicken Vindaloo, but it was the first time I cooked a Beef Vindaloo. I decided to use one whole habanero chili pepper per person, for a real Indian experience! It was sooo powerful, so flavourful! thanks Mike ans thanks Patty too, because all the technical work and the pictures you took are amazing!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          April 21, 2020 at 2:27 pm

          Thanks, Jeremie! I appreciate it! This is one of Patty's favorites for sure. She really loves Vindaloo. You really brought the heat with the habaneros! Love it.

          Reply
      24. Heather L Kindret says

        February 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        5 stars
        This was awesome! I used regular chili flakes but also added finely diced habeneros and jalapenos. Sooooooo good and spicy 🙂

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          February 27, 2020 at 3:29 pm

          Excellent, Heather! I LOVE the addition of the habaneros. That will REALLY spice things up! Love it. Glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      25. Leigh Cunes says

        December 20, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        I bought vindaloo seasoning and was wondering how much of it to use in lieu of the spices listed in your recipe.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          December 20, 2019 at 3:33 pm

          Leigh, I would use 2 tablespoons and you can adjust from there. Let me know how it turns out for you.

          Reply
      26. Dave Gingerich says

        December 05, 2019 at 11:21 am

        5 stars
        I'm getting to be an old man, but a young vindaloo fan!.....amazing..... next time I make this and I will....doubling down on the sauce and more habaneros!!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          December 05, 2019 at 12:51 pm

          I love it, Dave! Great idea with the habaneros! You can definitely spice this up. Nice!!!

          Reply
      27. Alberto says

        November 13, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        5 stars
        We bought good naan and made this incredible dish into a spicy Vindaloo gyro! We even made the Raita sauce to put on top. Can’t wait to try the lamb version!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          November 14, 2019 at 7:53 am

          Awesome, Alberto! Glad you enjoyed it!!

          Reply
      28. Marnie says

        May 25, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        5 stars
        Fabulously spicy! I made it the other night, with the ground ghost peppers flakes ????. For the first time in my life, it was tooo spicy for me! So, determined to get it right, I made it again last night ‘as written’ with the crushed red peppers. LOVED IT!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          May 27, 2019 at 10:48 am

          Awesome, Marnie! Super happy you loved it! Thanks!

          Reply
      29. Colleen says

        May 20, 2019 at 5:34 pm

        5 stars
        I made this tonight & it was amazing!! Thanks!!!

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          May 20, 2019 at 7:58 pm

          Excellent, Colleen! Super happy you loved it! Thanks!

          Reply
      30. Nadia says

        March 20, 2019 at 8:46 am

        5 stars
        Now THIS is how you make a tasty beef vindaloo. Love your seasoning blend, btw. Doesn't get any better than this.

        Reply
        • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

          March 20, 2019 at 8:49 am

          5 stars
          I love it! Thanks!

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