Description
Creamy Coconut Curry Beef with Rice and Fries is a delightful fusion of exotic flavors that transforms your dining experience into a tropical getaway. This dish features succulent beef simmered in a luscious coconut curry sauce, complemented by fluffy rice and crispy fries. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe showcases bold spices and comforting textures that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Cooked rice and fries for serving
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat with oil. Add beef cubes in batches, browning on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add spices: Stir in red curry paste, turmeric, paprika, coriander, and brown sugar; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Return browned beef to the pot and pour in coconut milk; stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes until beef is tender.
- Prepare rice and fries according to package instructions while the curry simmers.
- Serve: Ladle creamy coconut curry beef over rice with fries on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans alongside the dish. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red curry paste based on your preference.