Description
Coconut-Curry Braised Beef with Jasmine Rice & Garlic Naan is a delightful dish that combines tender beef with a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce. This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. The beef is braised until fork-tender, infused with the vibrant flavors of coconut milk and spices, while fluffy jasmine rice and warm garlic naan complement the dish beautifully. With its impressive presentation and comforting taste, this meal is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red or yellow curry paste
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of lime
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 garlic naan, warmed or lightly charred
- Chopped cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pot, cook sliced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté briefly.
- Stir in curry paste and turmeric, then add coconut milk, broth, brown sugar, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Return beef to the pot, cover, and braise on low heat for about 2 hours until tender.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Warm garlic naan in an oven or skillet.
- Serve beef over rice with naan on the side; garnish with chopped cilantro or Thai basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 480g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg