This Indonesian Spiced Beef is a comforting, aromatic dish that brings the warm flavors of Southeast Asia to your dinner table. Tender strips of flank steak are browned and then slow-simmered in a fragrant mixture of crushed coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, enriched with creamy coconut milk. The result is a deeply flavorful stew with a balance of heat and earthiness, perfectly complemented by the subtle sweetness of onions and garlic. It pairs beautifully with steamed white rice, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a special occasion centerpiece. Despite the long cooking time, the process is simple, allowing the spices to meld together for a complex, restaurant-quality taste.
Indonesian Spiced Beef
Description
This Indonesian Spiced Beef is a comforting, aromatic dish that brings the warm flavors of Southeast Asia to your dinner table. Tender strips of flank steak are browned and then slow-simmered in a fragrant mixture of crushed coriander, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, enriched with creamy coconut milk. The result is a deeply flavorful stew with a balance of heat and earthiness, perfectly complemented by the subtle sweetness of onions and garlic. It pairs beautifully with steamed white rice, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a special occasion centerpiece. Despite the long cooking time, the process is simple, allowing the spices to meld together for a complex, restaurant-quality taste.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the peanut oil in a heavy kettle or wok over moderate heat.
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Add the chopped onions and crushed garlic, frying until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
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Remove the onion and garlic mixture from the wok and set aside in a bowl.
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Increase the heat to high and add the beef strips to the wok.
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Brown the meat in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
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Transfer the browned beef to paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Reduce the heat to low and return the meat, onions, and garlic to the wok.
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Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, paprika, crushed coriander, cayenne, turmeric, ginger, cumin, cubed potatoes, coconut milk, and salt.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Cover the wok and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender, about 1.5 hours.
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Serve hot over boiled white rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 2.1g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
