Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef stew meat - 1 kg (2.2 pounds)
- Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk - 1 liter (1 quart)
- Thai basil leaves - 1 bunch
- Bell peppers - 2, red and green, sliced into chunks
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Sriracha sauce or chili sauce - 1-2 tablespoons (optional for additional heat)
- Rice or Naan bread - for serving
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40-50 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until softened.
- Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides.
- Once the beef is browned, add the red curry paste and stir to combine.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 40-50 minutes, or until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Add the bell peppers and Thai basil leaves, and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Season with Sriracha or chili sauce, if desired, to adjust the heat level.
- Serve over rice or Naan bread.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, based on 8 servings)
Calories: Approximately 400-500 (depending on the fat content of the beef)
Fat: Moderate
Carbohydrates: Low (if served with rice) or high (if served with Naan bread)
Protein: High
Dish Characteristics:
- A fusion of Thai and American flavors, this dish is both spicy and creamy.
- The combination of beef and coconut milk is rich and satisfying for meat lovers.
- The dish can be adjusted to suit different palates by adding or subtracting heat through the Sriracha or chili sauce.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was so unique and delicious."
- "I love Thai food and this beef curry was a great way to introduce my family to a new dish."
- "I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the heat level was perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use high-quality beef stew meat for best results.
- Adjust the heat level by adding or subtracting Sriracha or chili sauce according to your preference.
- If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the beef and increase the vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or eggplant.
