Beef Massaman Curry
Beef Massaman Curry is a popular Thai dish that makes a hearty and delicious dinner. Make it in advance and store it in the freezer for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® Basmati Rice
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 lbs cubed stewing beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup red curry paste
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp tamarind paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
Instructions
Hearty, aromatic, and bursting with flavor, this Beef Massaman Curry is a dish that your family will request again and again. Though this recipe takes a while to make, don’t let that scare you! Most of the time is hands-off. Plus, once you taste this amazing dish, you’ll agree that every minute spent making it was well worth it!
For best results, try with fragrant Success® Basmati Rice to soak up every last bit of flavor!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Pat beef dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Cook beef in two batches, turning occasionally, for 5-8 minutes, or until evenly browned.
Step 3
Add all beef back to saucepan along with curry paste, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, or until beef is well coated. Add beef broth, coconut milk and peanut butter and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover saucepan and allow beef mixture to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Step 4
Add potatoes; cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until beef and potatoes are very tender.
Step 5
Top curry with lime juice and cilantro. Serve over cooked rice.
Recipe Tip
Once cooled, Massaman curry can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
