Beef Rendang
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
679 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian, Indonesian
Beef Rendang
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This Beef Rendang recipe brings the authentic flavors of Indonesian cuisine to your kitchen, featuring tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic curry. With an array of exotic spices and ingredients, such as lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful beef rendang with a side of steamed rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
Spice Paste
- 10 shallots peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 red chilies seeded and chopped
- 1 inch piece ginger peeled and chopped
- 1 inch piece galangal peeled and chopped
- 2 talks lemongrass white part only, chopped
Curry
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds chuck beef or stewing meat, cut into bite-size pieces
- 28 ounces coconut milk 2 cans
- 1 cup water
- 2 talks lemongrass bruised
- 6 kaffir lime leaves fresh or dry, cut into thin strips
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 6 cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all the spice paste ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
- Add the vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over high heat. Add half the beef pieces and brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.
- Add the spice paste to the Dutch oven and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot along with the beef. Stir well until everything is well incorporated.
- Bring to a simmer then turn the heat down to low and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. While the beef is cooking, make sure to stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent the sauce from sticking or burning.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, star anise, and lemongrass from the pot.
- Serve the beef warm with steamed rice and garnish with cilantro.
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Notes
- Use fresh ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh spices and herbs, like ginger, galangal, and lemongrass, for the best flavor. Fresh ingredients will give your Beef Rendang a more vibrant and aromatic taste.
- Customize heat level: Adjust the amount of red chilies according to your preferred spice level. If you like your Beef Rendang milder, remove the seeds and membranes from the chilies or use fewer chilies. For a spicier version, add more chilies or even incorporate some Thai bird's eye chilies.
- Toast whole spices: Before adding the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cardamom pods to the pot, lightly toast them in a dry pan over low heat for a couple of minutes. This will help release their natural oils and enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Be patient with the cooking process: Beef Rendang is a slow-cooked dish, and the key to achieving tender beef and a rich, flavorful sauce is allowing it to simmer gently for 2-3 hours. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking or burning.
- Remove excess fat: For a lighter version of the dish, you can skim off some of the fat that rises to the surface during cooking. Alternatively, you can chill the cooked Beef Rendang overnight in the refrigerator, and the fat will solidify on the surface, making it easy to remove before reheating and serving.
- Make it ahead of time: Beef Rendang tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld and develop. Make the dish a day in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat gently over low heat before serving.
- Garnish for added flavor: Garnish your Beef Rendang with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to add a burst of freshness and acidity that complements the rich flavors of the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
679kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
1169mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
312IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 679 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 679kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1169mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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