Description
A cozy, spicy, and filling dish featuring crispy beef and creamy coconut broth over jasmine rice, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Beef
- 1 lb Ground beef (80-90% lean) (Crisps well and absorbs flavor.)
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil (like avocado or canola) (For frying the beef.)
- 1-2 tbsp Red curry paste (Adjust based on spice preference.)
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce or soy sauce (Add flavor depth.)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar or honey (Balances flavors.)
For the Broth
- 1 can Coconut milk (full fat) (For richness and creaminess.)
- 2 cups Beef or chicken broth (For the base of the broth.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) (Aromatic flavor.)
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (grated) (Adds freshness.)
- 1 tbsp Lime juice (For acidity.)
For the Rice
- 1 cup Jasmine rice (Fragrant base.)
- 1.25 cups Water (Cooking the rice.)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro (Fresh herb topping.)
- 1/4 cup Chopped green onion (Adds crunch.)
- 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (For texture.)
- 2 tbsp Chopped peanuts (Another crunchy element.)
- 1 wedge Lime (For serving.)
Instructions
Preparation of Beef
- Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat with oil.
- Add ground beef, pressing it into an even layer.
- Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Break it up and let it brown again for 2-3 minutes after stirring.
- Stir in the red curry paste, fish sauce or soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Cook until dark and crispy.
Making the Broth
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed and the minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste until glossy.
- Pour in broth and coconut milk, stirring until smooth.
- Season with fish sauce and balance with lime juice and sugar.
- Let simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Cooking the Rice
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs mostly clear.
- Combine rice with water in a pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before fluffing.
Assembly
- Scoop warm rice into bowls.
- Ladle the broth around the rice.
- Top with crispy beef.
- Garnish with herbs and crunchy toppings.
- Serve with a lime wedge.
Notes
Keep beef crisp by serving it separately until just before eating. Store components separately for meal prep. Reheat broth gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
