Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic Beef and Coconut Curry, a comforting dish that seamlessly blends tender beef with creamy coconut flavors. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this curry is slow-simmered to allow spices to meld beautifully, creating a satisfying and exotic meal. Whether served over fluffy rice, crispy fries, or warm garlic naan, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Enjoy the versatility of adjusting spice levels to suit your palate, making it a favorite for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: cube the beef, chop the onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown beef in batches for about 5-7 minutes on all sides.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes; coat beef evenly.
- Pour in water to partially cover the beef. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg