Malaysian-Style Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with tender beef, crunchy carrots, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds beef stew meatcut into 1-inch cubes
- β2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons quick curry powderstore-bought or homemade
- β2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional, omit for vegetarian version
- β2 tablespoons soy sauceoptional, omit for vegetarian version
- β2 cups chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- β1 cup waterfor thinning the stew
Instructions
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1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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3. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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4. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
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5. Add the beef back into the pot, along with the carrot, fish sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, and water.
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6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
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7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.