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Braised Beef Curry Recipe

Braised Beef Curry is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender braised beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich curry sauce. The beef broth adds deep flavor while the curry blocks create a thick, aromatic gravy that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Total
20 minutes
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Beef Recipes
Method
Stir-fry
Total Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Main Ingredient
serving Braised Beef

About This Recipe

Braised Beef Curry is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender braised beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich curry sauce. The beef broth adds deep flavor while the curry blocks create a thick, aromatic gravy that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in about 20 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
  • Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
  • Good for learning how seasoning and simmering build flavor over time.
  • Shows a practical way to cook meat with clear preparation and cooking cues.
  • Gives the dish a clear curry flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

  • 1 serving Braised Beef
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1/2 large Onion
  • 15 g Butter
  • 10 g Flour
  • to taste Soy Sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 package Curry Blocks
  • as needed Hot Water

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

serving Braised Beef

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

medium Potatoes

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

arge Carrot

Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.

arge Onion

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe

These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.

Sauce

Light Soy Sauce

The everyday soy sauce for salt, umami, marinades, and stir-fry seasoning.

Technique

How to Stir Fry Properly

Learn heat control, ingredient order, sauce timing, and quick wok cooking.

Technique

How to Steam Chinese Food

Understand Chinese steaming for fish, eggs, tofu, buns, and vegetables.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Peel the potatoes and carrot, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 1: Peel the potatoes and carrot, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the onion into large pieces.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 2: Cut the onion into large pieces.

  3. Step 3

    Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 3: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.

  4. Step 4

    Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 4: Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle in the flour.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 5: Sprinkle in the flour.

  6. Step 6

    Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns lightly golden.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 6: Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns lightly golden.

  7. Step 7

    Add the potatoes and carrot and stir-fry briefly.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 7: Add the potatoes and carrot and stir-fry briefly.

  8. Step 8

    Add the braised beef together with its cooking broth.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 8: Add the braised beef together with its cooking broth.

  9. Step 9

    Pour in enough hot water to cover the ingredients. Season with soy sauce and salt.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 9: Pour in enough hot water to cover the ingredients. Season with soy sauce and sal

  10. Step 10

    Cover and simmer until the potatoes and carrot are tender. Add the curry blocks and stir until dissolved.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 10: Cover and simmer until the potatoes and carrot are tender. Add the curry blocks

  11. Step 11

    Continue simmering until the sauce thickens.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 11: Continue simmering until the sauce thickens.

  12. Step 12

    Remove from the heat and serve hot.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 12: Remove from the heat and serve hot.

  13. Step 13

    Serve over steamed rice and enjoy.

    Braised Beef Curry Recipe step 13: Serve over steamed rice and enjoy.

Cooking Tips

  • Using homemade braised beef and its broth gives the curry a deeper flavor. Butter adds richness and aroma, while lightly browning the flour helps create a thicker, smoother curry sauce. Adjust the amount of vegetables to your preference.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with a quick vegetable stir-fry or a simple pork, chicken, or tofu dish.
  • If noodles or rice are included, it can work as a full meal on its own.

Recipe Card

Braised Beef Curry is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender braised beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich curry sauce. The beef broth adds deep flavor while the curry blocks create a thick, aromatic gravy that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 serving Braised Beef
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 1 large Carrot
  • 1/2 large Onion
  • 15 g Butter
  • 10 g Flour
  • to taste Soy Sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 package Curry Blocks
  • as needed Hot Water

Method

  1. Peel the potatoes and carrot, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Cut the onion into large pieces.
  3. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and cook until softened and fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle in the flour.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour turns lightly golden.
  7. Add the potatoes and carrot and stir-fry briefly.
  8. Add the braised beef together with its cooking broth.
  9. Pour in enough hot water to cover the ingredients. Season with soy sauce and salt.
  10. Cover and simmer until the potatoes and carrot are tender. Add the curry blocks and stir until dissolved.
  11. Continue simmering until the sauce thickens.
  12. Remove from the heat and serve hot.
  13. Serve over steamed rice and enjoy.

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