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Thai-Style Creamy Coconut Beef Curry with Yellow Curry Spices, Lime, and Fresh Basil

A rich and creamy Thai-inspired beef curry made with yellow curry spices, coconut milk, and fresh lime and basil.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1kg beef chuck steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons yellow curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. Season beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in yellow curry paste, turmeric, and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Pour in coconut milk and beef stock. Add fish sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
  7. Add sliced red bell pepper and lime juice. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, fish sauce, or lime juice as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Protein: 42g