Keto Beef Rendang (Dry Curry)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef chuck
• 2 cans Coconut milk
• 2 stalks Lemongrass
• 2 inch Galangal
• 2 inch Ginger
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 4 medium Shallots
• 8 small Dried chilies
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Coconut sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 2 lbs of beef chuck into 1-inch cubes.
2. 2Prepare the spice paste: Peel and roughly chop the 2 stalks of lemongrass (white and light green parts only), 2 inch galangal, 2 inch ginger, 6 cloves garlic, 4 medium shallots, and 8 small dried chilies. Place all these prepared ingredients into a food processor and blend until you have a fine paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor a few times.
3. 3Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the prepared spice paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes very fragrant, about 5 minutes. The paste should darken slightly.
4. 4Add the beef cubes to the pot. Sprinkle in 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coconut sugar substitute, and 1 tsp salt. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the spices and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
5. 5Pour in the 2 cans of coconut milk. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Once simmering, reduce the heat to low (250°F / 120°C), cover the pot tightly, and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent the beef from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The beef should become very tender.
6. 6Remove the lid from the pot. Continue to cook the beef mixture over low heat (250°F / 120°C), stirring frequently, for another 30 to 45 minutes. The goal is to let the liquid evaporate until the sauce is almost completely dry and coats the beef in a thick, aromatic spice mixture. You will see the oil start to separate from the solids.
7. 7Serve the Keto Beef Rendang hot with cauliflower rice.

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