Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl

Name: Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp red curry paste; 2 cans coconut milk (full fat); 2 cups beef broth; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed; 4 cups cooked white rice; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 green onion, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves only; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 tsp chili crisp

Crispy caramelized ground beef and rice in a red curry coconut broth, topped raw-fresh with cucumber, herbs, and chili crunch. The FoodTok broth bowl format that moved from chicken to beef this fall.

40 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

FusionDinnerStovetopStandardDairy-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp red curry paste
2 cans coconut milk (full fat)
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
4 cups cooked white rice
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves only
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tsp chili crisp

Instructions

1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 lb ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart, until well browned and crisped at the edges, about 8 minutes.
2

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp brown sugar. Cook 2 more minutes until the beef is sticky and caramelized, then remove from the pan.
3

In the same pan, stir 2 tbsp red curry paste over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Pour in 2 cans coconut milk (full fat) and 2 cups beef broth, whisking to combine with the curry paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5

Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce and 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice and taste, adjusting either if the broth needs more salt or brightness.
6

Divide 4 cups cooked white rice between bowls and ladle the coconut curry broth over the top. Pile the caramelized beef over the rice.
7

Top each bowl with 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 2 sliced green onion, 1/4 cup leaves only fresh cilantro, and 1 tsp sesame seeds, and finish with a spoonful of 2 tsp chili crisp.

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Questions

What can I use instead of curry paste in Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl?

The entry for Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl calls for 2 tbsp red curry paste. In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl uses 1 lb ground beef.

Is Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl comes from 2 tbsp red curry paste. For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Coconut Curry Beef Broth Bowl?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 620 calories, with 32 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 32 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 980 mg sodium.

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