Beef Coconut Curry with Fragrant Rice and Warm Naan
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Beef Coconut Curry with Fragrant Rice and Warm Naan. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a creamy coconut milk base, infused with fragrant spices like turmeric, cumin, and curry powder. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this slow-cooked meal is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
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 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and cutting the beef into cubes.
- In a heavy-duty pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent; add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the cubed beef to the pot and brown on all sides to enhance flavor.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili flakes; cook for another minute.
- Mix in tomato paste, coconut milk, and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; slow cook for about 2-3 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot with fragrant rice and warm naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg