Vietnamese Beef Curry
A rich and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired beef curry made with tender beef, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound (450g) beef brisket or chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces beef
- ●2 tablespoons curry pastepreferably Vietnamese curry paste
- ●1 can (14 oz/397g) full-fat coconut milk coconut milk
- ●2 medium, diced tomatoes
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional
- ●1 tablespoon sugaroptional
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons rice vinegaroptional
- ●2 tablespoons oilvegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and reduce heat to medium.
- 4
Add the curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Return the beef to the pan and add the diced tomatoes, fish sauce, and sugar (if using).
- 7
Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 8
Season with black pepper and rice vinegar (if using).
- 9
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- 10
Garnish with fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired.
- 11
Serve immediately.