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Easy Beef Rendang Recipe

Easy Beef Rendang Recipe

This easy beef rendang recipe offers a taste of traditional Indonesian cuisine with aromatic spices and tender beef simmered to perfection.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into chunks
  • 2 cups coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 4 pieces shallots thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
  • 1 sticks lemongrass bruised
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 pieces kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced shallots, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in the lemongrass, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and lime leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the beef chunks into the pot and toss to coat with the spice mix.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to simmer until the sauce is thick and dark, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed the next day after the flavors have melded together overnight in the fridge.