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Warm up with delicious slow cooked massaman beef curry

<p>Make sure you leave enough time to cook this delicious recipe.</p> <p><strong>Serves:</strong> 6</p> <p><strong>Prep time:</strong> 30 mins</p> <p><strong>Cooking time:</strong> 3 hrs 45 mins</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>11/2kg beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 4cm pieces</li> <li>2 tbs olive oil</li> <li>1 large brown onion, finely chopped</li> <li>¼ tsp ground cinnamon</li> <li>¼ cup desiccated coconut</li> <li>1/3 cup (114g can) Massaman curry paste</li> <li>400ml can coconut milk</li> <li>½ cup beef stock</li> <li>1kg sweet potato, peeled, chopped into 5cm chunks</li> <li>1 tbs fish sauce</li> <li>1 tbs lime juice</li> <li>1 tbs finely grated palm sugar or brown sugar</li> <li>3 tbs roasted salted peanuts, chopped</li> <li>Steamed jasmine rice, to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong></p> <ol> <li>Preheat oven 130°C fan forced. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in an ovenproof casserole dish over a high heat. Add one third of the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove to a plate. Repeat twice with oil and remaining beef.</li> <li>Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tsp oil and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally 3 minutes until soft. Add cinnamon, coconut and curry paste. Cook, stirring 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and stock. Return the beef and any juices, bring to simmer. Press a piece baking paper onto the surface and cover with lid. Transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours.</li> <li>Stir in the sweet potato. Cover with paper and lid and cook, in oven a further 11/2 hours until sweet potato is tender. Combine fish sauce, lime juice and sugar and stir into the curry. Scatter over the peanuts. Serve with rice.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> If you don’t have a cast iron casserole dish suitable for both stove top and oven, cook step 1-2 in a frying pan then transfer to an ovenproof dish to cook in the oven.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> The curry will keep 3-4 days in a ceramic or glass dish in the fridge.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Sweet Potatoes.</em></p>

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Massaman curry

<p>Whether you’re entertaining for guests or just want something different to try at home, this rich, hearty Massaman Curry is a delicious choice.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> Four</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil</li> <li>650g gravy beef or chuck steak, trimmed</li> <li>1 cup coconut cream</li> <li>2 tablespoons Massaman curry paste</li> <li>1 cup coconut milk</li> <li>1 cup chicken stock</li> <li>1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts</li> <li> 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces</li> <li>1 cinnamon stick</li> <li>2 bay leaves</li> <li>5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed</li> <li>2 tablespoons brown sugar</li> <li>1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate</li> <li>1 tablespoon fish sauce</li> <li>Steamed rice to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.</li> <li>Add beef. Cook, stirring constantly, until evenly browned. Transfer to a plate.</li> <li>Add 2 tablespoons coconut cream to pan.</li> <li>Cook over medium heat for 20 seconds or until hot.</li> <li>Add curry paste. Cook for 1 minute or until aromatic.</li> <li>Return beef and juices to pan.</li> <li>Add coconut milk, stock, peanuts, potatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom pods, sugar, tamarind concentrate, fish sauce and remaining coconut cream. Stir to combine.</li> <li>Reduce heat to low.</li> <li>Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.</li> <li>Serve with rice.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/asparagus-with-greek-dressing/">Asparagus with Greek dressing</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/red-rice-and-beans/">Red rice and beans</a></strong></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/falafel-chicken-salad/">Falafel chicken with cucumber, chickpea and orange salad</a></strong></span></em></p>

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