Coconut and Chilli Beef Curry

Coconut and chilli beef curry is a rich, slow-cooked dish with tender beef, coconut flavor, gentle heat, and the kind of deep sauce that works well with rice and simple greens.

If you enjoy hearty island-style curries, you may also want to try our chicken curry recipe or island style beef curry.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil.
• 1/3 cup Thai red curry paste.
• 1kg beef chunk steak, cut into chunks.
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into chunks.
• 1/2 cup coconut milk.
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut.
• 1 lime zest grated and juiced.
• 1 tbsp brown sugar.
• 1tbsp tamarind paste.

• Heat a large heavy- based flameproof pot.
• Add the oil and curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes or until frangrant.
• Add beef and toss through to combine.
• Add water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 2 hours.
• Add sweet potato, eggplant, coconut milk. desiccated coconut coconut, lime zest, brown sugar and tamarind.
• Bring to boil again and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 1 hour or until tender.

Serving Suggestion:

Sprinkle with shredded cilantro and sliced fresh chilli. Accompany with steamed rice and some greens.

Helpful Tips

• Give the beef enough simmering time so it becomes properly tender.
• Tamarind and lime help balance the richness of the coconut.
• Serve with rice so the sauce has something simple to sit against.

FAQ

Is this curry very spicy?
It has some heat from the curry paste and chilli elements, but you can adjust that to your taste.

What cut of beef works best?
A cut that softens with slow cooking works best, because the long simmer is part of what builds the final texture.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Curries like this often taste even better after the flavors have had time to settle.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	150 kcal
Fat	29.5 g
Saturated Fat	12.4 g
Carbohydrates	42.7 g
Protein	60.1 g
Sodium	229 mg
Cholesterol	161 mg