Braised Coconut Beef with Chilies

If you love your curry with a kick of heat and an aroma that will make everyone within “nose-shot” climb the walls with joy, this is the one pot meal for you! (And that’s no joke. When my husband came home from work, he said, “What are you making? That smells amazing!”) And not only does this curry taste amazing, the beef is practically spoon tender! You’re going to love this meal.

Braised coconut beef with chilies + substitutions and tips

To make this amazing meal you’ll need:                    

• 1 tablespoon vegetable or avocado oil
• 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 large jalapenos, seeded, deveined, and finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 ½ cups fingerling potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk

If you want the curry on the hotter side…you could substitute habaneros for the jalapenos!

Feel free to add in even more veggies! You could add carrots and celery to the mix too. Or even frozen peas when you add the coconut milk. 

Diet compatibility and allergens

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free!

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Omit potatoes and substitute celeriac or cauliflower.
Paleo	No.	Omit potatoes and substitute celeriac or cauliflower.
Whole30	Yes.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	No.	Leave the beef out, or substitute tofu and add toward the end of cooking once the potatoes are tender. Also, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.
Vegan	No.	Leave the beef out, or substitute tofu and add toward the end of cooking once the potatoes are tender. Also, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth.
Low sodium	No.	Omit salt, and use low-sodium broth.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	Yes
Low FODMAP	No.	Substitute diced sweet potatoes for white potatoes. Omit onion and garlic and use shallot-infused olive oil for the cooking oil.
Atkins	No	Omit potatoes and substitute celeriac or cauliflower.
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	Yes, with a caveat	Technically coconuts aren’t considered “tree nuts,” however they are considered to be by the FDA. Consult with allergist before consuming coconut products.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

Braised coconut beef with chilies (step-by-step) instructions:

• In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
• Add the beef (in stages if necessary) to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Let the meat sear for 5 minutes.
• Flip, and let sear for another 3 minutes.
• Remove the beef from the pan to a large plate. Reserve.
• Add the onion, and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add in the jalapeno, garlic, curry powder and ginger.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add in the canned tomatoes and beef broth.
• Bring to a light simmer and add the potatoes and browned beef to the pan.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally for 35-40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Pour in the coconut milk, and warm through.
• Bring back to a simmer.

Serve with naan or cooked rice.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipes and Tips:

Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe (Keto + Whole 30)

Coconut Milk Chicken with Lime

How to make coconut milk

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