Indonesian Spiced Beef and Potato Stew

Spiced Beef in Red Sauce (Daging Sapi Bumbu Merah)

Ingredients:

• 250 grams (1/4 kg) beef
• 250 grams (1/4 kg) potatoes
• Spices:
  • 6 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 bird’s eye chilies
  • 3 red chilies
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pack Kara coconut milk (approximately 100 ml)
  • 1 piece galangal
  • Salt and sugar to taste
  • Bay leaves
  • Kaffir lime leaves

Preparation Steps:

1. Cook the Beef: Begin by boiling the beef until it becomes tender. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pot and slice it thinly.

2. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Rinse the potato cubes thoroughly to remove any excess starch.

3. Prepare the Spices: Using a mortar and pestle, grind all the spices together, except for the bay leaves and kaffir lime leaves, until they form a smooth paste.

4. Sauté the Spices: Heat some oil in a pan. Add the ground spice paste along with the bay leaves and kaffir lime leaves. Sauté the mixture until it becomes fragrant.

5. Add the Beef: Once the spices are aromatic, add the sliced beef to the pan. Stir well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the spice mixture.

6. Add the Potatoes: Next, add the diced potatoes to the pan. Continue to stir the mixture so that the potatoes absorb the flavors from the spices.

7. Simmer: Allow the potatoes to cook until they are partially tender. Then, add the beef broth (from the initial boiling of the beef) to the pan.

8. Cook to Perfection: Let the mixture simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and the potatoes are fully cooked. Finally, add the Kara coconut milk. Stir well and taste the sauce, adjusting the seasoning with salt and sugar as needed.

9. Serve: Once the flavors are well combined and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat. Your Spiced Beef in Red Sauce is now ready to be served. Enjoy it hot with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

This recipe for Spiced Beef in Red Sauce is a delicious Indonesian dish that combines tender beef and potatoes in a rich and aromatic spice blend, finished with creamy coconut milk. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish brings the authentic flavors of Indonesia to your table. Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of this traditional recipe and make every meal a delightful experience with Love With Recipes.