Beef Curry with Spiced Coconut Milk
Beef Curry with Spiced Coconut Milk is a warm and comforting dish that combines tender chunks of beef with a creamy, aromatic sauce. This recipe is designed for effortless preparation, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
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 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in red curry paste and spices; cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the flavors.
- Add beef chunks to coat in the spice mixture; brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg