Beef Curry with Spiced Coconut Milk
Beef Curry with Spiced Coconut Milk is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chunks of beef simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also packed with rich flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, this comforting curry pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm flatbreads. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness and the delightful fusion of spices that make each bite a culinary experience.
- 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
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in red curry paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add beef chunks to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and beef broth; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or with flatbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg