Description
A fusion of classic beef stew and fragrant Thai curry, this Curry Beef Stew features tender chunks of chuck roast simmered in coconut milk, red curry paste, and sweet mango chutney. Served over hot jasmine rice, it’s a bold and comforting meal with just the right balance of sweet, savory, and spice.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds chuck roast, fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste (adjust to spice preference)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
- 14 ounces lite coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons prepared mango chutney
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1½ cups carrots, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cups hot cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Season beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, then brown in hot oil. Remove and set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in the pot, add onion, and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, coconut milk, chutney, lemon juice, ginger, bay leaf, and the browned beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Add carrots and continue to simmer, covered, for 30–45 minutes until beef and carrots are fork-tender.
- Stir in bell pepper and peas. Cook uncovered for 5–6 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp. Discard the bay leaf and stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Serve stew over jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add more curry paste or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 634
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
