Massaman Beef Curry Recipe

Name: Massaman Beef Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 680 g beef chuck, cut into 3cm cubes (1.5 lb); 60 ml vegetable oil (1/4 cup); 114 g Massaman curry paste (1/2 cup); 400 ml full-fat coconut milk (14 oz); 480 ml low-sodium beef broth (2 cups); 30 g lemongrass stalks, bruised (2 stalks); 0.5 g bay leaves (2 leaves); 5 g cinnamon stick (1 stick); 1 g star anise (1 star anise); 450 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks (3 medium); 100 g onion, sliced (1/2 large); 5 ml tamarind paste (1 tsp); 15 ml fish sauce (1 tbsp); 12 g white sugar (1 tbsp); 28 g roasted peanuts (3 tbsp)

Prep: 15minCook: 19min4 servingsMedium959 cal / servingThai

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A delicious Massaman Beef Curry packed with 42g of protein per serving and just 394 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g lean beef or steak
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups mixed vegetables
Seasoning blend
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 959 kcal

Protein: 42.2g

Fat: 73.1g

Carbs: 39.2g

Fiber: 5.8g

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