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Red Curry Thai Beef

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • green onions cut in thirds
  • 1 can coconut milk full fat
  • 2-3 tbsp red curry paste

Sauce

  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp chicken broth optional to thin out the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional, use to your discretion
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar

Steak marinade

  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Cut beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain. Add to a bowl and season with oyster sauce, baking soda, garlic powder and white pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sear for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan, add in red curry and toast in the oil for a few minutes then add in onions and green onions. Sautè until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Next, add in green beans and a few dashes of sesame oil.
  • In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, sriracha, soy sauce and brown sugar. Mix well.
  • Pour in coconut milk and the oyster sauce mixture. Simmer for about 7-9 minutes, then add the cooked beef back into the curry. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Reduce heat, add in cilantro and Thai basil cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the green beans are tender to preference.
  • Top with red pepper flakes if desired, serve over white rice and enjoy!
Keyword Beef Recipe, Curry, Thai, Weeknight Dinner