Rendang Padang - Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Rendang Padang - Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-2-inch pieces (I use a chuck roast & cut it up); 8 red chilies, stemmed and coarsely chopped (you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level); 1/2 small onion, chopped; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, tender insides finely sliced; 1/3 cup tamarind paste (combined with 1/3 cup warm water); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (ground chiles, not the chili pepper spice blend); 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-2-inch pieces (I use a chuck roast & cut it up)
8 red chilies, stemmed and coarsely chopped (you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level)
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, tender insides finely sliced
1/3 cup tamarind paste (combined with 1/3 cup warm water)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (ground chiles, not the chili pepper spice blend)
1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
salt

1
Put the beef in the slow cooker.
2
In a blender or food processor combine the chilis, onion, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, tamarind paste, 1 cup warm water, and the spices.
3
Puree until smooth, then pour over the beef.
4
Stir in the coconut milk and cook, covered, on the low setting for 5-6 hours.
5
The beef will be tender and the sauce will be dark brown.
6
Ladle most of the sauce into a small saucepan and cook over medium high heat to reduce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
7
Pour the sauce back in the cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes to 1 hour longer.
8
Stir in the sugar and season with salt to taste.
9
Serve over steamed rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-2-inch pieces (I use a chuck roast & cut it up), 8 red chilies, stemmed and coarsely chopped (you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level), 1/2 small onion, chopped, 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Rendang Padang - Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker) 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.

Rendang Padang - Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker)

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