Description
Indulge in the warm and aromatic flavors of Coconut-Curry Braised Beef with Jasmine Rice & Garlic Naan. This comforting dish features tender beef braised to perfection in a rich coconut curry sauce, complemented by fluffy jasmine rice and warm garlic naan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it offers an inviting culinary experience that will enchant your taste buds and impress your guests. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice cooks can master this gourmet meal. Serve it with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry paste (red or yellow)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches until all sides are golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions, garlic, and ginger until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in curry paste and turmeric; cook for another minute.
- Return browned beef to the skillet and pour in coconut milk and broth (or water), followed by brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover partially and reduce heat to low; braise for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions while the beef is braising.
- Serve the coconut-curry braised beef over jasmine rice with warmed garlic naan on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg