Coconut Beef Curry with Cinnamon and Cardamom
A warm and comforting Sri Lankan-inspired curry made with tender chuck steak, rich coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic spices, served with steamed basmati rice.
Prep
15 min
Cook
160 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Total Time
175 min

Ingredients
Step-by-Step
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chuck steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and add the diced onion, tamarind paste, cinnamon sticks, and crushed cardamom pods. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the flavors have melded together.
Add the chopped bok choy to the pot and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes, until the bok choy is tender.
While the curry is simmering, cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
Serve the coconut beef curry over the steamed basmati rice.