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Creamy Lemongrass Coconut Beef Curry with Mushrooms

A comforting and aromatic curry featuring tender beef, creamy coconut milk, and the refreshing flavor of lemongrass, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef (sliced thin against the grain)
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (chopped finely)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste (Thai red curry works well)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (cooking oil of choice)
  • to taste Salt
  • for garnish Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by slicing the beef against the grain to ensure tenderness. Chop your onion, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, and lemongrass to ensure everything is ready to go.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sliced beef to the pot. Brown the beef on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the finely chopped lemongrass and curry paste to the pot. Stir well to coat the beef and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the can of coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot. Add the sliced mushrooms, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once done, turn off the heat and ladle the Creamy Lemongrass Coconut Beef Curry with Mushrooms into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with rice or flatbread.

Notes

For substitutions, feel free to swap beef with chicken or plant-based protein like tofu for a vegetarian option. Allowing beef to simmer longer enhances tenderness and flavor. Ensure you sauté the aromatics to build base flavor and avoid boiling the coconut milk too hard for a creamy texture.