Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes

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Tender beef braised in a sweet-savory curry sauce with potatoes and carrots for a comforting meal. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Potatoes, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 15ml cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 680g beef cubes and brown on all sides for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 150g chopped onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 15g minced ginger. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 15g curry powder, 30ml fish sauce, and 10g sugar. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Add 300g cubed potatoes, 200g sliced carrots, and 240ml water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Uncover and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 105 minutes (15 min prep + 90 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Curried Beef Braised with Potatoes?

Vietnamese vietnamese like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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