Thai Red Beef Curry for Two
Spice up your dinner table with this irresistible Thai Red Beef Curry for Two, a restaurant-worthy dish packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors. Tender slices of beef sirloin are simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic Thai red curry paste, creating a perfect harmony of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Crisp-tender veggies like red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and onion add a refreshing crunch and a burst of color to this comforting curry. A splash of fish sauce and a hint of brown sugar balance the flavors beautifully, while optional lime leaves enhance the fragrant complexity. Serve this quick and easy weeknight meal over fluffy jasmine rice and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an authentic and satisfying Thai dining experience at home. Ideal for busy couples craving exotic comfort food, this 30-minute recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 leaves lime leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the Thai red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine with the curry paste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the curry sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the beef is just cooked through.
Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir well to combine, then let cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime leaves (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more fish sauce or sugar if needed.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the curry hot over cooked jasmine rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top as a garnish.
Enjoy your delicious Thai Red Beef Curry for two!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2203 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.1 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1531 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
