Massaman Beef Curry
Tender beef simmered in a rich coconut curry with potatoes, warm spices, and peanuts. A cozy Thai classic perfect over jasmine rice.”
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Combine beef, broth, bay leaves, and lemongrass in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 1.5–2 hrs until tender.
- Remove beef and set aside. Reduce broth to about half, (roughly 10 minutes when boiling). Discard bay leaves and lemongrass.
- Heat oil in a large pan, add curry paste, and cook 3 min until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, and reserved broth. Simmer 3 min.
- Add tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Add potatoes and simmer 8 min. Return beef and cook 2–3 min until sauce thickens.
- Adjust flavor if needed, thin with water, and serve over rice with peanuts, chilli, and crispy shallots.
Nutrition per serving
759kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$6023.00
$6023.00
Per Serving
$1506.00/serving
$1506.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$12046.00 vs buying!
~$12046.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| beef chuck | 1.5 lb | $318.00 |
| low-sodium beef broth | 2 cups | $63.00 |
| bay leaves | 2 | $3557.00 |
| lemongrass stalks | 2 | $1174.00 |
| massaman curry paste | 0.5 cup | $26.00 |
| vegetable oil | 0.25 cup | $47.00 |
| coconut milk | 14 oz | $74.00 |
| cinnamon stick | 1 | $582.00 |
| star anise | 1 | $50.00 |
| tamarind paste | 1 tsp | $9.00 |
| fish sauce | 1 tbsp | $33.00 |
| white sugar | 1 tbsp | $1.00 |
| potatoes | 3 medium | $53.00 |
| steamed jasmine rice | - | - |
| roasted peanuts | 3 tbsp | $36.00 |
| sliced red chili | - | - |
| crispy shallots | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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