Curry Braised Beef
A tender, aromatic, and deeply flavorful beef stew that balances warm spices with the richness of slow-cooked meat.
Ingredients
- •2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •2 tablespoons mild yellow curry powder
- •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- •2 cups beef stock
- •1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- •2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
- •Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef stock and coconut milk, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes.
- 7
Add the potato chunks to the pot and continue to simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes or until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- 8
Stir in the soy sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
💡 Chef tips
- For even deeper flavor, sear the beef in small batches to ensure a proper crust rather than steaming the meat.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, as the spices have more time to meld into the beef.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the final 15 minutes of cooking to allow the liquid to reduce.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish features melt-in-your-mouth tender beef coated in a rich, golden, creamy curry sauce with a fragrant, warm aroma.