🥘🌶️ Massaman Beef Curry with Potatoes – An Irresistibly Rich Thai Classic!

😍 If you love dishes packed with aromatic spices and creamy sauces, then Massaman Beef Curry is the perfect recipe for you. This famous Thai dish combines tender beef, hearty potatoes, and rich coconut milk with a harmonious blend of Asian spices that create an unforgettable depth of flavor.

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📋 Recipe Information

* 🏷️ Recipe Name: Massaman Beef Curry

* 🍽️ Category: Main Course

* 🌍 Cuisine: Thai

* ⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

* 🔥 Cook Time: 2 hours

* ⌛ Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

* 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 6 servings

* ⭐ Difficulty Level: Medium

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🛒 Ingredients

* 🥜 1 tablespoon peanut oil

* 🧅 2 large brown onions, sliced

* 🥩 1 kg (2.2 lbs) beef suitable for slow cooking, cut into cubes

* 🌶️ 200 g Massaman curry paste

* 🥥 1 cup coconut milk

* 🍗 1 cup chicken stock

* 🌿 2 cinnamon sticks

* 🍃 2 bay leaves

* 🥔 3 large potatoes, cut into chunks

* 🥜 ½ cup roasted peanuts

* 🍯 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

* 🧂 Salt to taste

* 🌿 Fresh coriander (cilantro) for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Beef

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.

Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Curry Base

In the same pot, add the onions and cook until softened and lightly golden.

Stir in the Massaman curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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3️⃣ Add the Liquids

Return the beef to the pot.

Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock.

Add the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

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4️⃣ Slow Cook

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Cook for about 1½ hours, or until the beef becomes exceptionally tender.

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5️⃣ Add the Potatoes

Add the potato chunks and roasted peanuts.

Continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.

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6️⃣ Final Touches

Remove the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.

Season with salt to taste and stir in the brown sugar if desired.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

✨ Serve with fragrant Thai jasmine rice.

✨ Garnish with fresh coriander and extra roasted peanuts.

✨ Pair with naan bread or flatbread.

✨ The flavors become even richer the next day.

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💡 Tips for Success

✔️ Use beef cuts suitable for slow cooking for the most tender results.

✔️ Allow enough cooking time for the flavors to fully develop.

✔️ Add carrots or sweet potatoes for extra texture and sweetness.

✔️ If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little extra stock while cooking.

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🥗 Approximate Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 620 kcal

* 💪 Protein: 38 g

* 🧈 Fat: 34 g

* 🍞 Carbohydrates: 32 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 5 g