Massaman Beef Curry with Roasted Peanuts and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A rich, mildly spiced curry with tender beef, roasted peanuts, and potatoes in a creamy coconut broth, featuring earthy massaman curry paste. This Thai recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Massaman curry paste, Coconut milk 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.

Ingredients

• 300g Beef chuck
• 3 tbsp Massaman curry paste
• 400ml Coconut milk
• 200g Potatoes
• 3 tbsp Roasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tsp Palm sugar
• 1/2 Onion
• 1 Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cups Jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp massaman curry paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 300g beef cubes and stir-fry for 3 minutes until browned on all sides.
3. Step 3: Add 200g diced potatoes and 1/2 sliced onion, and stir to coat. Pour in 400ml coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp palm sugar until dissolved. Add 1 diced tomato and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Step 6: Stir in 3 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts and cook for 1 minute.
7. Step 7: Serve hot over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.