Description
Slow-Simmered Beef Curry in Creamy Coconut Sauce is a heartwarming dish that blends tender beef with a rich, flavorful coconut sauce. This comforting curry is perfect for family dinners or special occasions and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm naan. Infused with aromatic spices such as curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, each bite offers a delightful balance of creaminess and warmth. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish invites creativity in the kitchen, allowing you to adapt it to your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this curry is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the beef chunks in vegetable oil until golden on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the beef from the pot and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the spices and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the beef to the pot, add enough water or broth to cover it, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for at least 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread, garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg