Description
Beef Curry Simmered in Coconut Milk with Fragrant Spices is a hearty and aromatic dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This delightful curry features tender chunks of beef, infused with creamy coconut milk and a medley of fragrant spices, creating a rich and satisfying experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and promises to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring spices.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent; add minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in the spices (curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper if using, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper) for about a minute.
- Add the beef chunks to the pot and brown on all sides for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, tomato paste, and beef broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Partially cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.