Savory Slow-Cooked Beef Rendang: A Flavorful Asian Delight!

Beef Rendang Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the flavors of Asia with this mouthwatering Beef Rendang recipe. This aromatic dish, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, is perfect for a weeknight dinner or any special occasion. Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a rich and fragrant sauce, infused with spices and coconut cream, resulting in a dish that’s bursting with flavor.

Recipe Category:

Curries

Keywords:

Meat, Asian, Indian, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 860.2
• Fat: 67g
• Saturated Fat: 33.8g
• Cholesterol: 172.1mg
• Sodium: 195.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 15.5g
• Fiber: 3.2g
• Sugar: 9.2g
• Protein: 49.2g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 fresh lemongrass
• 1 red chilies
• 2 onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 cm fresh ginger
• 1 onion (extra)
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 8 tbsp coconut cream
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Cut beef into 3cm pieces.
   • Process lemongrass, chili, onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

2. Cook Aromatics:

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the extra onion and ground spices. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft.
   • Add the lemongrass mixture. Cook, stirring until fragrant.

3. Simmer Beef:

   • Stir in the beef, cinnamon, torn curry leaves, sugar, and coconut milk.
   • Simmer covered for 1 hour.

4. Thicken Sauce:

   • Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the mixture thickens.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Discard the cinnamon stick.
   • Stir in lemon juice.
   • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

Serving:

This delicious Beef Rendang is best served hot over steamed rice or with your favorite bread. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!

Notes:

• For a spicier kick, add more red chilies according to your preference.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation.
• The longer you simmer the beef, the more intense the flavors will become, so be patient for the best results.

Bon Appétit! 🍽️