Elephant Walk Sweet Beef Stew (Khar Saiko Kroeung)

Name: Elephant Walk Sweet Beef Stew (Khar Saiko Kroeung)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless top round beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup peeled thinly sliced gingerroot (about 2 ounces); Paste; 3 dried New Mexico chiles, soaked, seeded and deveined; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup water; Stew; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup green coconut juice; 1/4 cup tamarind juice; fresh cilantro stem, for garnish; cucumber, slices

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless top round beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup peeled thinly sliced gingerroot (about 2 ounces)
Paste
3 dried New Mexico chiles, soaked, seeded and deveined
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
Stew
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup green coconut juice
1/4 cup tamarind juice
fresh cilantro stem, for garnish
cucumber, slices

1
Put the beef in a medium bowl. Grind the ginger slices with a mortar and pestle, adding them a few at a time until you have extracted most of the juice, or use a mini-chop to make a wet paste. Squeeze the juice from the fibers (you should have 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons) and stir it into the beef; discard the ginger solids. Let the beef marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, make the paste: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are released, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beef, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 40 minutes.
4
Add the coconut and tamarind juices and cook for another 20 minutes. If the sauce is too thin at this point, increase the heat and reduce further; the sauce should be fairly thick.
5
Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with cucumber slices and rice.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless top round beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 cup peeled thinly sliced gingerroot (about 2 ounces), Paste, 3 dried New Mexico chiles, soaked, seeded and deveined, and more.

Yes, Elephant Walk Sweet Beef Stew (Khar Saiko Kroeung) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!