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Coconut Curry Beef & Sweet Potatoes Recipe – Easy Dinner

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Coconut Curry Beef and Sweet Potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender beef with creamy coconut milk and fragrant curry spices. This hearty meal is perfect for chilly nights and will impress your dinner guests with its rich flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chuck roast or stewing beef, cut into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste (or to taste)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • Optional: bell peppers (red or yellow), fresh spinach
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sliced red chilies, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add more oil if needed. Cook the diced onion until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Bloom the Curry Paste: Add the curry paste to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to deepen its flavor.
  4. Build the Sauce: Pour in the coconut milk and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer and return the seared beef to the pot.
  5. Simmer for Tenderness: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender, stirring every 30-45 minutes.
  6. Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes once the beef is nearly tender. Simmer uncovered for another 20-30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Season and Finish: Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  8. Serve: Ladle the curry over jasmine rice or alongside naan bread, garnishing with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Keywords: For even more tender beef, allow it to simmer longer than 2 hours. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of curry paste used. This dish tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep.

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