Country-Style Curry With Ground Beef and Green Bean

Name: Country-Style Curry With Ground Beef and Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground pork; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water; 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 mediim zucchini (halved lengthwise and cut in 1 inch lengths, about 2 cups) or 2 Japanese eggplants (halved lengthwise and cut in 1 inch lengths, about 2 cups); 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; handful holy basil (bai graprao) or other fresh basil leaves or cilantro leaf; 4 limes, leaves (recipe states to use torn wild lime leaves but this is optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons red curry paste
12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground pork
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 mediim zucchini (halved lengthwise and cut in 1 inch lengths, about 2 cups) or 2 Japanese eggplants (halved lengthwise and cut in 1 inch lengths, about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
handful holy basil (bai graprao) or other fresh basil leaves or cilantro leaf
4 limes, leaves (recipe states to use torn wild lime leaves but this is optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the garlic, and toss well.
2
Add the curry paste and cook, mashing and stirring to dissolve it, until fragrant and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Crumble the ground beef and then add the nushrooms.
4
Cook, tossing often, untl the meat and mushrooms are browned and seasoned with the curry pasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add the chicken broth, green beans, zucchini, lime leaves (if using), fish sauce, sugar, and salt and bring to a gentle boil.
6
Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked.
7
Stir in the basil leaves and remove from heat.

3910

kcal

Calories

287

Fat

Carbs

292

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons red curry paste, 12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground pork, and more.

Yes, Country-Style Curry With Ground Beef and Green Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Country-Style Curry With Ground Beef and Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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