Description
This Coconut Curry Shredded Beef recipe combines tender beef with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of sweetness for a flavorful Thai-inspired dish that is perfect served over rice or with naan.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat coconut oil in a large pot, season and sear beef on all sides until browned. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, cook onion until softened. Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar.
- Braise the Beef: Return beef to the pot, simmer covered for 3–3.5 hours until tender. Shred beef and simmer uncovered to thicken.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with desired sides.
Notes
- This dish can also be made in a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience.
- Adjust curry paste for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Braising
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
