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Creamy Peanut Beef Curry with Mushrooms and Bright Mango Salsa

A delightful explosion of savory, creamy, and sweet elements featuring tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a vibrant mango salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Mango Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 each mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the mushrooms, cube the beef, and chop the mango, red onion, and cilantro.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil and sear the cubed beef until it’s browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once the beef is browned, add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, and lime juice until well combined.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
  5. Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Mango Salsa Preparation
  1. Combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl and toss to mix.
Serving
  1. Serve the creamy peanut beef curry in bowls, topped with a generous spoonful of bright mango salsa.

Notes

Substitutions: Use chicken or tofu instead of beef. You can swap mushrooms for bell peppers or add spinach for a different flavor profile. Avoid overcooking the beef to keep it tender.