Massaman Beef Curry

A rich and flavorful curry with beef, potatoes, and coconut milk, seasoned with Massaman curry paste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Family Secret Recipes, Nanny, Nanny Bev, Thai
Yield: 4
Author: Nanny Bev

Materials

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg topside steak, cut into cubes
  • 60 ml oil
  • 500 g small potatoes, cubed (or sweet potato)
  • 250 g onion, cubed
  • 2 x 340ml coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate (optional)
  • 250 ml hot water
  • 250 g brown sugar
  • 1 sachet Massaman curry paste

Optional Additions

  • 4 dates, mashed or blended with coconut milk (optional)

Instructions

Instructions

  • Cut steak into cubes. Heat oil in a large pan, add steak and stir over high heat until browned and sealed on all sides. Remove from pan and drain on a baking towel.
  • Add potatoes and onions to the same pan, stir over high heat until lightly browned. Stir in Massaman curry paste, ensuring onions and potatoes are coated.
  • Stir in coconut milk, add steak back to the pan, and if using, add tamarind concentrate, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes or until meat is tender and mixture has thickened.
  • Serve with rice, popadums, chutney, and pickles.

Notes

Tamarind concentrate may be difficult to find. You may omit it entirely or add mashed dates to the curry for a similar effect. Mash or blend 4 dates with a bit of coconut milk to soften them before adding.

A rich and flavorful curry with beef, potatoes, and coconut milk, seasoned with Massaman curry paste.

Notes: Tamarind concentrate may be difficult to find. You may omit it entirely or add mashed dates to the curry for a similar effect. Mash or blend 4 dates with a bit of coconut milk to soften them before adding.