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Coconut Curry Beef Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown beef chunks on all sides, working in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in curry powder and cook for 30 seconds, then add beef broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
  4. Return beef to the pot along with carrots, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 75 minutes until beef is tender.
  5. Add red bell pepper and cook for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender but still vibrant.
  6. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.