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Massaman beef curry
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Massaman beef curry

Slow-cooked beef and potatoes in a mild, nutty coconut curry.

Time 2 hr 10 min
EffortMore involved
Per portionΒ£3.06
Calories1012 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Diced beef800 g
  • Thai red curry paste (vegetarian)80 g
  • Coconut milk (tin)1 tin
  • White potatoes600 g
  • Smooth peanut butter40 g
  • Brown onions150 g
  • Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Peanuts.

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Nutrition per adult portion
1012
calories
55g
protein
94g
carbs
46g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large, heavy pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the diced beef in batches, about 4 minutes each, and set aside.800 g diced beef
  2. Slice the onion and fry in the same pan for 5 minutes. Stir in the red curry paste with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of cumin for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and 400 ml of water and stir until smooth.80 g thai red curry paste1 tin coconut milk150 g brown onions
  3. Return the beef, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes, until nearly tender.
  4. Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Add them with the peanut butter, stir well and cook for 30 minutes more, until the potatoes are soft and the sauce is thick. Meanwhile, cook the rice following the pack instructions and serve together.600 g white potatoes40 g smooth peanut butter300 g basmati rice
The trick that makes it

Finish with a squeeze of lime and a teaspoon of sugar to bring out the warm spices.

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