Massaman Beef Curry
Tender beef simmered in a rich coconut curry with potatoes, warm spices, and peanuts. A cozy Thai classic perfect over jasmine rice.”
Foto: Cafe Delites
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef chuck (cut into 1.5-inch (4 cm) cubes)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- ½ cup massaman curry paste
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 14 oz coconut milk (1 can)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed)
- steamed jasmine rice
- 3 tbsp roasted peanuts
- sliced red chili (optional)
- crispy shallots (optional)
Steps
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Combine beef, broth, bay leaves, and lemongrass in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 1.5–2 hrs until tender.
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Remove beef and set aside. Reduce broth to about half, (roughly 10 minutes when boiling). Discard bay leaves and lemongrass.
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Heat oil in a large pan, add curry paste, and cook 3 min until fragrant.
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Stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, and reserved broth. Simmer 3 min.
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Add tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar.
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Add potatoes and simmer 8 min. Return beef and cook 2–3 min until sauce thickens.
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Adjust flavor if needed, thin with water, and serve over rice with peanuts, chilli, and crispy shallots.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (12% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| beef chuck | 1.5 lb | - | - |
| low-sodium beef broth | 2 cups | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
| lemongrass stalks | 2 | - | - |
| massaman curry paste | 0.5 cup | $2.50/kg | $0.30 |
| vegetable oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| coconut milk | 14 oz | - | - |
| cinnamon stick | 1 | - | - |
| star anise | 1 | - | - |
| tamarind paste | 1 tsp | - | - |
| fish sauce | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| white sugar | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| potatoes | 3 medium | - | - |
| steamed jasmine rice | - | - | - |
| roasted peanuts | 3 tbsp | - | - |
| sliced red chili | - | - | - |
| crispy shallots | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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