4 from 3 votes
Easy Beef Massaman Curry (Rich & Authentic Flavor)
Thai Beef Massaman Curry is perfect for Busy Weeknights. This easy recipe brings together the convenience of store-bought massaman curry paste with the rich, authentic flavors of traditional home cooking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
680 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 tbsp massaman curry paste canned
- 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat preferably diced chuck
- 14 oz (396 g) coconut milk can
- 1 tbsp tamarind puree
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) peanuts plus extra for garnish, roasted
- 1 tbsp palm sugar coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 13 oz (360 g) potato peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tbsp cilantro optional
Extra spice (optional but recommended)
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 10 cardamom pods
- 2 clove whole
Instructions
- If using the extra spice, toast cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves in a dry pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove the spice and set aside.
- Heat oil in the pot, add the curry paste and stir for 1-2 minutes adding 1-2 tablespoons of the creamy top of coconut milk.
- Add the beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned.
- Pour the coconut milk, peanuts, tamarind puree, sugar, and fish sauce. Return the toasted spices to the mixture, and stir well. Cover with the lid and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes
- Add the potato and cook for another 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Garnish with extra chopped peanuts and cilantro at the end. Serve hot with boiled Jasmin rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
525mg
(22%)
Potassium
1280mg
(27%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1781IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1280mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1781IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.