Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Laurel | not in our table | 0 |
| Capsicum | not in our table | 0 |
| Roasted Peanut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) curry paste or powder
- 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch (3 cm) pieces
- 2 bay (laurel) leaves
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) beef stock
- 3 Tbs (45 ml) Asian fish sauce (nam pla, nuoc mam)
- 2 Tbs (30 ml) lime or lemon juice
- 1 Tbs (15 ml) sugar
- 1 lb (450 g) new potatoes, halved
- 1/4 lb (110 g) pearl onions, peeled
- 1/4 lb (110 g) green beans (haricots), halved
- 1 red bell pepper (capsicum) cored, seeded, and cut into thin strips
- 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, plus additional for garnish (optional)
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the curry paste for about 30 seconds.
Add the beef and saute until the beef is lightly browned and coated with the curry mixture.
Add the bay leaves, coconut milk, and beef broth and bring to a boil.
Simmer covered until the beef is tender, about 1 hour.
Add the onions and potatoes and cook covered for 10 minutes.
Add the green beans, bell pepper, and peanuts and simmer covered for 10 more minutes.
Serve the meat and vegetables along with the broth, garnished with chopped peanuts if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.