Beef Curry Simmered in Coconut Milk with Fragrant Spices
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Beef Curry Simmered in Coconut Milk with Fragrant Spices. This delightful dish features tender chunks of beef slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious coconut milk base, infused with a medley of aromatic spices that awaken your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this one-pot meal delivers warmth and satisfaction. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside soft naan for a complete culinary experience. Perfect for meal prep, the flavors only deepen with time, making it a fantastic choice for leftovers throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large pot, sauté onions in oil over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add beef chunks and season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle in spices (curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, smoked paprika, coriander) and stir well for 2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg