Curried Banana Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Curried Banana Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk; 2 plantains, peeled and diced; 1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons yellow curry paste; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk
2 plantains, peeled and diced
1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons yellow curry paste
salt and pepper

1
in a dutch oven heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium, high heat.
2
brown beef, remove from pan and put aside.
3
clean pan.
4
add other tablespoon of oil, fry onions, garlic, red pepper flakes until onions are soft.
5
add curry paste, stir.
6
add tomatoes, bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan.
7
reduce heat to medium, add coconut milk.
8
return beef to pan.
9
add salt and pepper.
10
cover and simmer until beef is tender.
11
add sweet potatoes and plantains.
12
cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
13
uncover and simmer, and stir a few times until thicken and potatoes and plantains are cooked.

672

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk, 2 plantains, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Curried Banana Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Curried Banana Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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