Beef Curry With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Beef Curry With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 shallots; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch of cleaned lemongrass; 4 red chiles; 1 tbsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 2 cardamom seeds; 2 tsp oil (not olive oil); 2 tbsp water; 1/2 tsp galingal (or abit less ginger); 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cloves; 1 tbsp shrimp paste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (not olive oil); 1 and 1/2 pounds of nice steak (not fatty) cut into 1 inch cubes.; 3 tbsp tamarind water or 2 tamarind slices; 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (or 3/4 tbsp brown sugar); 2 Kaffir Lime leaves (or 1 bay leaf, not the same but will do); 3 cups of Coconut milk (canned).; 1 can diced or pieces pineapple drained (fresh is better).; 1/4 pound chopped roasted peanuts.

Servings: persons

5 shallots
2 garlic cloves
1 inch of cleaned lemongrass
4 red chiles
1 tbsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
2 cardamom seeds
2 tsp oil (not olive oil)
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp galingal (or abit less ginger)
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cloves
1 tbsp shrimp paste
2 tbsp vegetable oil (not olive oil)
1 and 1/2 pounds of nice steak (not fatty) cut into 1 inch cubes.
3 tbsp tamarind water or 2 tamarind slices
1 tbsp turbinado sugar (or 3/4 tbsp brown sugar)
2 Kaffir Lime leaves (or 1 bay leaf, not the same but will do)
3 cups of Coconut milk (canned).
1 can diced or pieces pineapple drained (fresh is better).
1/4 pound chopped roasted peanuts.

1
Make the paste. put the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro, chiles, coriander, cumin and cardamon on a baking tray and roast in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes. It's done just before you begin to smell it. Add these ingredients to a blender add 2 tbsp oil and water. Blend till smooth. Add the galingal, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and shrimp paste. Blend again.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the paste, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes. Don't let it burn. Add the beef and stir till coated with paste. add the tamarind water and cover to simmer for 3 minutes. Uncover and add the sugar, kaffir lime leaves and coconut milk.
3
Simmer uncovered for about 1 and 1/2 hours until the sauce is very thick (low heat).
4
Add the pineapple and peanuts. Stir for 1 minute and serve over hot cooked rice.

600

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 shallots, 2 garlic cloves, 1 inch of cleaned lemongrass, 4 red chiles, and more.

Yes, Beef Curry With Peanuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Curry With Peanuts

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Variations & substitutions

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