Unleash the exotic and comforting flavors of Coconut Red Curry Drip Beef. This extraordinary dish features tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef, slow-cooked to perfection in a velvety smooth coconut curry sauce. Each bite is a symphony of sweet, spicy, and savory notes that will transport you to a culinary paradise.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- One 2.5 – 3 pound chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- Two 14.5-ounce cans coconut milk (shake before opening)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4-ounce jar Thai-style red curry paste (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated or minced
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Generously season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour. Brown the roast on both sides, about 5 minutes per side, until a deep crust forms. Once browned, transfer the roast to a platter and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the beef broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, curry paste, ginger, garlic, sugar, and fish sauce to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Return the roast to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the sauce. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven. Roast for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the roast from the oven and carefully transfer it to a sheet pan. Skim off about 1/4 cup of fat from the sauce in the pot.
- Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return the shredded meat and juices to the pot.
- Stir in the sliced onion (and peppers, if using). Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes before serving. The onions will soften slightly while still maintaining a bit of crunch, creating a lovely contrast with the tender beef.
- Serve the shredded beef over rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce over the top. Enjoy!
