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Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang is a spicy, creamy, comforting Malaysian stew made with flavorful beef, coconut milk, macadamia nuts, curry leaves, and spices. 

Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 688 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Malaysian

Ingredients

Marinade mixture:
  • 1 red onion , cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger , coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric , coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast , cut into 2" chunks
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 6 makrut lime leaves
  • 5 fresh curry leaves
  • 1 stalk lemongrass , cut into 1" chunks and smashed flat

Instructions

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  1. Add the red onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, salt, pepper and macadamia nuts to a food processor.
  2. Processor until smooth.
  3. Add mixture to the beef chunks and cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Marinade in rerigerator for 2 hours.
  5. Add the coconut milk to a large heavy dutch oven.
  6. Add in the beef (with the marinade) on medium heat.
  7. Bring to a boil then lower to medium-low heat and simmer (do not cover).
  8. Add in the makrut lime leaves, curry leaves and lemon grass to the pot.
  9. Cook for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally (most of the liquid will evaporate.
  10. Remove the makrut lime leaves, curry leaves and lemon grass and keep stirring beef until it browns and the sauce thickens.
  11. Serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 688kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 976mg (41%) Potassium 1078mg (31%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 32IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 688

% Daily Value*

Calories 688kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 976mg 41%
Potassium 1078mg 23%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 32IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.