Indonesian Rendang Beef Curry

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 stalks lemongrass, crushed and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely minced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely shredded
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a small blender, combine lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, corriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. puree to thoroughly blend into a spice paste.
• 2 heat sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan and stir fry beef cubes until browned on all sides.
• 3 add spice mixture and stir-fry until lightly browned and fragrant.
• 4 add onion, green pepper, and carrot and continue stir frying until vegetables are just tender.
• 5 add coconut milk, lime juice and sugar. stir to blend.
• 6 bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and sauce is thickened.
• 7 serve over steamed rice.