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:

Prepare Ingredients:
- Cut beef into 3cm pieces.
- Process lemongrass, chili, onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
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.
Simmer Beef:
- Stir in the beef, cinnamon, torn curry leaves, sugar, and coconut milk.
- Simmer covered for 1 hour.
Thicken Sauce:
- Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender and the mixture thickens.
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.