Description
Beef Coconut Curry with Fragrant Rice and Warm Naan is a comforting and flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds to the tropics. This hearty recipe features tender beef simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The fragrant rice serves as the ideal companion, soaking up the delicious curry sauce, while warm naan adds an irresistible element to every bite. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, and cube the beef.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger for another minute.
- Add cubed beef; brown on all sides.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour in coconut milk and beef broth; stir together.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve with fragrant rice and warm naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg