Fragrant Beef Curry Recipe

Name: Fragrant Beef Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 2 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks and seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 onion, sliced; 2 red chili peppers, sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste (thai); 1 3/4 cups coconut milk; 7/8 cup beef broth; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 ounces cashew nuts, toasted; 1 ounce cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil
2 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks and seasoned with salt and pepper
1 onion, sliced
2 red chili peppers, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste (thai)
1 3/4 cups coconut milk
7/8 cup beef broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 ounces cashew nuts, toasted
1 ounce cilantro, chopped

1
Heat 2 tablespooons of the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the beef on all sides. Set aside, add 1 1/4 cups cold water to the dih and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Retain these juices.
2
Heat the remaining oil and cook the onion and chili peppers for 5 mins until soft.
3
Add the curry paste and turn up the heat for 2 mins or until the onion is going a light brown in colour.
4
Return the beef to the pan along with the beef juices, coconut milk and broth.
5
Cook, uncovered, over a very gentle heat for 1 1/2 hours so that it is barely simmering and the beef becomes tender.
6
If the coconut milk boils it will split so keep an eye on it.
7
Once the beef is quite tender, add the sweet potatoes and cook for 20 mins or until they are soft.
8
Season with the fish sauce and soy sauce.
9
Sprinkle with cashew nuts and cilantro and serve with a bowl of rice on the side.

314

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil, 2 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into chunks and seasoned with salt and pepper, 1 onion, sliced, 2 red chili peppers, sliced, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Beef Curry 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!

Fragrant Beef Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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