Creamy Coconut Curry Beef with Garlic Naan & Fries
Creamy Coconut Curry Beef with Garlic Naan & Fries is a mouthwatering dish that will delight your taste buds with its rich blend of spices and creamy coconut milk. This recipe features tender beef simmered to perfection in a flavorful coconut curry sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Paired with warm, homemade garlic naan and crispy fries, this dish is not just a meal but an experience of comfort and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili flakes (to taste)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Brown the beef: Add beef cubes to the pot; cook until browned on all sides.
- Add spices: Stir in red curry paste, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes until the beef is well coated.
- Pour in coconut milk: Add coconut milk and beef broth; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Slow cook: Cover and reduce heat; let simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Season: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg