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Creamy Massaman Curry with Beef

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A rich and flavorful Thai curry featuring tender beef slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk with roasted peanuts, potatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting and easy homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Massaman curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted and roughly chopped
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, sliced (yellow or white)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed (optional)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Juice of half a fresh lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut beef chuck into 1-inch cubes. Peel and cube potatoes, slice onion, and mince garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches until all sides are caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in Massaman curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Add tamarind paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  6. Return browned beef and add cubed potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
  7. Remove cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaves. Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar if needed.
  8. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. Enjoy with steamed jasmine rice or warm naan bread.

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for best creamy texture. Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming. Simmer gently on low heat to prevent coconut milk from separating. Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go. Roasting peanuts at home enhances flavor and crunch. Patience during simmering is key for tender beef.

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Keywords: Massaman curry, beef curry, Thai curry, creamy curry, coconut milk curry, roasted peanuts, easy dinner, slow-cooked beef

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