Description
Beef Curry with Spiced Coconut Milk is a warm, comforting dish that brings a delightful blend of aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk to your table. This recipe features tender beef chunks simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and versatility in serving options, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the red curry paste and spices; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add beef chunks to the pot, stirring well to coat them with spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot over rice or with your favorite bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg