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Massaman Neua Beef Stew

Slow-braised beef in the royal curry of Thailand — deeply spiced with warm aromatics, rich coconut, and a back note of tamarind.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640kcal

Ingredients

  • 800 g beef chuck cut into 5cm pieces
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 300 ml beef stock
  • 4 tbsp massaman curry paste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom pods bruised
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp erythritol
  • 60 g roasted almonds

Instructions

  • Brown beef in batches in hot oil. Set aside.
  • Fry massaman paste in the same pot 2 minutes.
  • Add spices and fry 1 minute until very fragrant.
  • Add coconut milk, stock, and the browned beef.
  • Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours until the beef is very tender.
  • Add tamarind, fish sauce, and erythritol. Adjust seasoning.
  • Stir in almonds and simmer 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 640kcal | Protein: 44g | Fat: 48g | Fiber: 2g
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