Description
A flavorful dish combining tender beef with aromatic lemongrass and creamy coconut milk, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and crushed
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Brown beef cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add lemongrass, mushrooms, soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and braise for 1.5-2 hours.
- Adjust seasoning, serve hot, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Letting the beef braise for a longer time enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg