Kare-Kare Style Filipino Peanut Beef Curry

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A rich and hearty Filipino beef curry inspired by Kare-Kare, featuring tender beef simmered in a savory peanut sauce with vegetables. This Filipino-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef chuck, peanut butter, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium sliced yellow onion; sauté for 4 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 3 cups water and add 1 tbsp annatto seeds to impart a rich color. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 hour until the beef is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove annatto seeds and stir in 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter and 2 tbsp fish sauce; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 medium sliced eggplant and 1 cup trimmed green beans, simmer for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste before serving warm with steamed rice.

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