Description
Beef Coconut Curry with Fragrant Rice and Warm Naan is a comforting dish that unites tender beef in a creamy coconut sauce, enriched with aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a warm and inviting meal that everyone will love. The fragrant rice complements the rich curry beautifully, while the soft naan serves as the perfect vehicle to savor every bit of this delightful dish. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various tastes, this curry will surely impress your guests and become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add cubed beef and brown on all sides.
- Mix in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili flakes until well-coated.
- Pour in coconut milk and tomato paste; stir to combine.
- Add broth or water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2-3 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot with warm naan and fragrant rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg