Description
Coconut-Infused Beef Curry with Fries and Rice is a delicious, aromatic dish that combines tender beef simmered in a rich coconut sauce, served with crispy fries and fluffy rice. This quick-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering an exciting twist to traditional curry flavors. The blend of spices and creamy coconut elevates each bite, making it a comforting meal everyone will love. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with sides like fresh salads or papadums, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings for something unique and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef cubes (chuck or stew meat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Water or broth (for simmering)
- Fries (store-bought or homemade)
- Fluffy white rice
Instructions
- Trim beef into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, then remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, and coriander; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot, add enough water or broth to cover the meat, bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for at least 1 hour until beef is tender.
- While the curry simmers, prepare fries according to package instructions and cook rice until fluffy.
- Serve hot curry over rice with crispy fries on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or peas into the curry during the last simmering phase. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste preferences by adding more or less seasoning as desired.