Burmese Beef Curry with Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat
• 1 lb Green Beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 inch Ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 can Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and let it heat up until it shimmers.
2. 2Carefully add the 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat to the hot oil. Brown the beef on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
3. 3Add the 1 medium onion, which has been chopped, to the pot. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent.
4. 4Add the 4 cloves of garlic, which have been minced, and the 2 inch piece of ginger, which has been grated, to the pot with the onions. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the garlic and ginger smell fragrant.
5. 5Stir in the 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and the 0.5 teaspoon of chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until the spices are fragrant.
6. 6Return the browned 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat to the pot. Pour in the 1 can of coconut milk and the 1 cup of vegetable broth. Add the 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. Stir everything together, then bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.
7. 7Add the 1 lb of green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, to the pot. Stir them into the curry, cover the pot again, and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the green beans are tender but still have a slight crispness.
8. 8Serve the Burmese Beef Curry hot, ideally with steamed rice.

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