Creamy Coconut Curry Beef with Rice and Garlic Naan
Creamy Coconut Curry Beef with Rice and Garlic Naan is an inviting dish that combines tender beef with a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, as it offers an explosion of flavors and satisfying textures. The creamy coconut sauce complements the hearty beef beautifully, while fluffy rice and warm garlic naan provide the ideal accompaniment for a memorable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coconut curry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coconut milk (for creaminess)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the cubed beef on all sides (8-10 minutes).
- Add spices: curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Serve over warm rice with freshly made garlic naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg