Description
This Coconut Curry Shredded Beef recipe is a delicious and aromatic dish that combines tender beef, fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk for a flavorful Thai-inspired meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Curry Base:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional, for depth)
- juice of 1 lime
Garnish:
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove beef and set aside.
- Prepare the Base: In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, cooking until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef: Return beef to the pot and add coconut milk, beef broth, brown sugar, and fish sauce if using. Simmer, then cover and cook on low for 3–3 1/2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred and Serve: Remove beef, shred with forks, and return to the sauce. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning. Serve over rice, noodles, or flatbread, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker—just sear the beef and aromatics first, then cook on low for 8 hours.
- For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers or extra curry paste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired, Asian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
