Description
Delight in the rich and comforting flavors of Beef Coconut Curry with Fragrant Rice and Warm Naan. This dish combines tender beef simmered in creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices, creating a delightful sauce that is simply irresistible. Paired with fluffy fragrant rice and warm naan, it’s a perfect meal for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Easy to prepare, this recipe is designed to impress both seasoned cooks and beginners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and cutting the beef into cubes.
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until the onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and tomato paste; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot over fragrant rice with warm naan on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg