Panang Curry with Beef

Name: Panang Curry with Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced; 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz); 3 tbsp Panang curry paste (gluten-free, store-bought); 2 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free); 4 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (unsweetened); 6 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen), center rib removed; 2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

A rich, thick Thai Panang curry with tender sliced beef in a creamy coconut-peanut sauce - bold with kaffir lime and slightly sweet. Naturally low-carb when served without rice.

50 minMediumServes 4560 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
3 tbsp Panang curry paste (gluten-free, store-bought)
2 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free)
4 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
2 tbsp natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
6 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen), center rib removed
2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Instructions

1

Open 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) cans. Scoop the thick cream from the top of one can into a wide skillet. Heat over medium-high until the cream bubbles and fat separates, about 3 minutes.
2

Add 3 tbsp Panang curry paste (gluten-free, store-bought) to the coconut cream and fry, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until darkened and very fragrant.
3

Add 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (unsweetened) and stir until incorporated. Pour in the remaining full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) and bring to a simmer.
4

Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef flank steak (or sirloin) and 1 cut into strips red bell pepper. Simmer over medium heat 8-10 minutes until beef is cooked through. Check that beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
5

Season with 2 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free) and 4 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar). Add 6 center rib removed kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen), tearing into the curry. Simmer 2 more minutes.
6

Serve topped with 2 thinly sliced fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai) and 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Panang Curry with Beef reach?

For Panang Curry with Beef, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of curry paste in Panang Curry with Beef?

The entry for Panang Curry with Beef calls for 3 tbsp Panang curry paste (gluten-free, store-bought). 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 another cut instead of flank steak in Panang Curry with Beef?

Flank, skirt, hanger and flat iron swap freely at the same weight. Slice whichever you use across the grain, or it eats tough. As written, the entry for Panang Curry with Beef uses 1.5 lbs beef flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced.

Can I make Panang Curry with Beef less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Panang Curry with Beef comes from 3 tbsp Panang curry paste (gluten-free, store-bought) and 2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), thinly sliced. For a milder plate, start with half the Panang paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Panang Curry with Beef keto-friendly?

A serving of Panang Curry with Beef carries 11 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 55 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 11 percent.

Does Panang Curry with Beef contain peanuts?

Yes: 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (unsweetened). The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts and fish. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

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Thai Larb Salad salad
Thai Peanut Sauce sauce
Cha Manao Thai Limeade drink

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