Coconut Beef Curry
Coconut Beef Curry is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Season beef generously with salt.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSeason beef generously with salt.
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high.
Working in batches, cook beef, turning occasionally, until deeply browned all over, 8–10 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. fat from pot.
Reduce heat to medium; add butter, onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often and scraping up browned bits, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add curry; cook, stirring, until it starts to stick to pot, about 3 minutes.
Stir in bay leaves, coconut milk, and 1 cup water.
Return beef to pot.
Season with salt and bring to a simmer.
Cook, partially covered, until beef is just fork-tender, 30–35 minutes.
Add potatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beef and potatoes are very tender, 25–35 minutes.
Thin with water if needed; season with salt.
Serve over rice, topped with cilantro, chile, and lime wedges.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.