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Coconut Braised Beef

Coconut Braised Beef

Coconut Braised Beef recipe with tender beef, aromatic coconut curry sauce. Easy one-pot meal, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or canola
  • 1.4 kg beef chuck cut into 5cm (2-inch) cubes
  • q.s. salt to taste
  • q.s. pepper to taste
  • 1 stalk lemongrass cut into pieces and lightly smashed
  • 2 qty serrano chilies sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 6 leaves makrut lime leaves
  • 1/4 cup red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk 400 ml each
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with lid
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and pat the beef dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned.
  3. Add serrano chilies, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, lime leaves, and red curry paste to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in water and both cans of coconut milk. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Add sugar and fish sauce.
  5. Return seared beef to the pot along with onion and carrot. Cover and transfer to the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  6. Remove from the oven and let beef rest in sauce for 30 minutes before serving over rice with cilantro, lime, and chili oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 50gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dish that will impress your guests!
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