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 mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beef curry, filipino style
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Manny
- 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
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.
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.