Recipes - Fast and Easy Thai Beef Curry

Thai Beef Curry

This recipe is for my friend George who is a great guy, but recently moved and is very busy with his new job. This is a simple yet delicious recipe that can be made in minutes or ahead of time for a wonderful meal. George used to make Thai curries for me which were delicious.

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped
1 bay leaf
4 green cardomom pods (optional)
1 lb of beef cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp Thai curry paste (see recipe, or store bought)*
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 can coconut milk
1 teaspoon Brown sugar
1 whole capsicum (large green, red, or yellow pepper)
handful chopped basil
handful cilantro
salt to taste

Heat pan or wok on high or medium high (whichever you are more comfortable working with). When oil is hot, add the onion and fry until light brown, then add the beef, sauté until it begins to brownNext add capsicum (sliced) with a sprinkling of water. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Add curry paste, fish sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, and chopped basil. Toss to heat through. Then serve with boiled rice and fresh cilantro leaves.

*Thai curry paste can be bought at most supermarkets as well as fish sauce and coconut milk.