Thai Massaman Curry with Beef and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
• 1 cup Massaman curry paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3 pieces cardamom pods, cracked

Method

1. 01
   Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. 02
   In the same pot, add sliced onion and sauté until softened.
3. 03
   Stir in the Massaman curry paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 04
   Return the beef to the pot and pour in coconut milk and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. 05
   Add potatoes, peanut butter, fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Stir well to combine.
6. 06
   Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
7. 07
   Once cooked, remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Stir in crushed peanuts.
8. 08
   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or sugar as needed.
9. 09
   Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with additional crushed peanuts if desired.