Description
Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Beef Rendang, a beloved dish that brings people together. Tender beef simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce packed with spices will delight your taste buds and fill your kitchen with enticing aromas. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this dish promises an unforgettable culinary experience that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or palm sugar)
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and garlic; sauté until golden.
- Stir in grated ginger, coriander, cumin, and turmeric; cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add beef chunks, browning on all sides to lock in flavors.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in brown sugar and sambal oelek; let simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 2–3 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg