Penang Beef Curry

There’s something about Asian dishes that make them hard to top for many people. For example, Panang beef curry provides a delicious meal everyone will love.

Here’s how to mix a beef Panang curry with just about any side dish you want.

My family loved it! The best flavorful curry I’ve ever made! So Good!

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Why I Love Panang Beef Curry?

Beef Panang curry is a delicious mix that will blend well with just about any food. I particularly like it because it significantly differs from traditional curry options.

What is the Difference Between Panang Curry and Red Curry?

Panang curry is typically not as spicy as traditional curry and has a sweeter and warmer overall flavor with a nutty aftertaste. Panang beef curry is also a slightly different color.

What Kind of Meat is in Panang Beef Curry?

Most beef Panang curry recipes ask for ground chuck, which is reasonably high-quality meat. However, it should become rather tender when appropriately cooked in the pan.

How to Serve Panang Beef Curry?

Serve beef curry Panang over rice, couscous, or a similar base item. Cook this item while your Panang is simmering and time it so both finish simultaneously.

Tips:

• Check the beef’s temperature regularly to ensure it’s higher than 200 degrees Fahrenheit 
• Sprinkle a little curry powder as the meat cooks to add to its flavor 
• Use a slow cooker to produce an even tenderer meat option

Variations:

• Add lo mein noodles to your Panang curry to give it more depth 
• Try traditional curry sauce to change it up a little
• Mix in carrots and other vegetables

Ingredients:

• Chuck roast
• Vegetable oil
• Thai red curry paste divided
• Unsweetened coconut milk
• Fish sauce
• Sugar
• Zest from 4 limes

How To Make Penang Beef Curry:

Step 1. Place the beef into a pot and cover with water. Bring the beef to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer covering for an hour and a half until the beef is tender. Drain.

Step 2. Add the vegetable oil and 2 Tbsp of the red curry paste to a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Saute for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3. Whisk in the coconut milk.

Then, add the sugar

Lastly, add the fish sauce and saute a few more minutes.

Step 4. Mix in the rest of the red curry paste and the meat. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5. Stir in the zest from the limes.

Then, saute for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened, and then serve.

Penang Beef Curry

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

There's something about Asian dishes that make them hard to top for many people. For example, Panang beef curry provides a delicious meal everyone will love. Here's how to mix a beef Panang curry with just about any side dish you want.

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Ingredients 

• 3 lb. Chuck roast cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 4 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste divided
• 1 Can unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 tsp. Fish sauce
• 2 tsp. Sugar
• Zest from 4 limes

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Instructions

• Place the beef into a pot and cover with water. Bring the beef to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer covered for an hour and a half until the beef is tender. Drain.
• Add the vegetable oil and 2 Tbsp of the red curry paste to a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
• Whisk in the coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce and saute a few more minutes.
• Mix in the rest of the red curry paste and the meat. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the zest from the limes, saute for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened and then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 723mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Marta

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How to Store Panang Beef Curry?

Pour your remaining beef Panang curry into a Tupperware container and either store it in a fridge or freezer. Make sure the container is air-tight to avoid spoilage.

How to Reheat Panang Beef Curry?

Place your beef Panang curry directly on a microwave-safe plate and warm on medium heat for 4-6 minutes in a microwave. That should give it the heat it needs to serve safely.

How Long Does Panang Beef Curry Last in the Fridge?

Thankfully, this beef Panang curry recipe should last at least a week in the fridge. Once you notice a sharp order, toss it out.

Can I Make Ahead Panang Beef Curry?

It’s easy to prepare beef Panang curry ahead of time and either store it in the fridge or freeze it. Try to eat all of it within a week to keep it safe.

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