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How to Cook Beef Curry Filipino Style

Beef curry is a rich and flavorful stew made with tender beef, creamy coconut milk, and a blend of spices, simmered to perfection with hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef curry, filipino style
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo beef briskets cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 2 medium size potatoes quartered
  • 2 medium size carrots slice into slabs (slanted cut)
  • 2 bell peppers red & green, diced
  • 1 cup coconut milk or evaporated milk
  • 3 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. patis
  • 2 pcs siling labuyo or red chili peppers chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

How to cook Beef Curry:

  • In a medium size wok, heat cooking oil and fry potatoes and carrots until color turns light brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same wok, saute garlic until fragrant. Add onion and saute until soft.
  • Add in beef briskets and stir fry until the color turns to brown. Dissolve curry powder and hot water.
  • Pour fish sauce, curry powder and 1 1/2 cup water then simmer meat for 40 minutes or until meat is tender. Add more water if necessary.
  • Add in fried potatoes, carrots and bell peppers and simmer for a minute.
  • Pour in coconut milk, salt and ground pepper then simmer for another 4 to 6 minutes or until the liquid is slightly thick. Keep stirring to prevent sticking on the bottom of the wok.
  • Turn off heat and serve hot.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Browning the Beef: To Add Depth of Flavor

For instance, beef really needs to be browned when preparing beef curry; what seals juices and brings a deep, mellow flavor. Take a bit of time over this-they are the key to a fuller flavoured curry.

Fry the Vegetables a Bit for Crunch.

Frying potatoes and carrots helps develop texture before adding to a curry. Otherwise, they tend to overcook from simmering in sauce. A little crunch with the crispness of the texture will provide an antidote against tender beef and creamy coconut milk flavors.

Use Coconut Milk for a Creamier Feel.

Coconut milk will add creaminess and richness to this curry, you just won't get with milk. Let the sauce simmer a few minutes longer, uncovered to thicken a bit. Do stir in between so it doesn't stick or burn at the bottom of your pot.