Massaman Beef Curry

Name: Massaman Beef Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 2 lb, cut into 1.5-inch chunks beef chuck; 5 tbsp massaman curry paste; 2 (14 oz) cans full-fat coconut milk; 1 lb, cut into 1.5-inch chunks yukon gold potatoes; 1 large, cut into wedges yellow onion; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 pods star anise; 3, smashed cardamom pods; 1 cup low-sodium beef stock

Slow-simmered beef in a rich, spice-warm massaman curry with potatoes, onions, peanuts, and tamarind — Thailand's gentle, deeply layered curry.

high-protein
dairy-free
contains-meat
contains-fish

Ingredients

beef chuck2 lb, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
massaman curry paste5 tbsp
full-fat coconut milk2 (14 oz) cans
yukon gold potatoes1 lb, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
yellow onion1 large, cut into wedges
roasted peanuts1/2 cup
tamarind concentrate2 tbsp
palm sugar2 tbsp
fish sauce3 tbsp
cinnamon stick1
star anise2 pods
cardamom pods3, smashed
low-sodium beef stock1 cup

Steps

Skim and heat coconut cream.
Skim 1/2 cup of thick coconut cream off the top of one can. Heat in a Dutch oven over medium until it splits and oil pools, 5 minutes.
Stir in massaman paste.
Stir in massaman paste and fry until deeply fragrant and a shade darker, 3 minutes.
Add beef and simmer.
Add beef and brown lightly, 5 minutes. Pour in remaining coconut milk, stock, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom. Bring to a simmer, cover loosely, and cook on low until beef is fork-tender, 90 minutes.
Add vegetables and simmer.
Add potatoes, onion, peanuts, fish sauce, palm sugar, and tamarind. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, 25 minutes.
Taste and balance flavors.
Taste and balance — massaman should hit salty, sweet, and gently sour, with the heat in the background.
Serve with jasmine rice or roti.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 625 calories. Protein 38.5 grams, 24 percent. Carbs 19.8 grams, 13 percent. Fat 44.3 grams, 63 percent. Fiber 3.2 grams, sugar 8.5 grams, saturated fat 28.1 grams, sodium 1030 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.