Slow-Simmered Beef Curry with Coconut and Fuding White Tea Infusion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Rich and aromatic beef curry slow-cooked with creamy coconut milk and a subtle infusion of Fuding white tea for delicate floral notes. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, vegetable oil, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp curry powder
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Steep 1 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes, then strain and set the fragrant tea infusion aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp curry powder and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
5. Step 5: Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk and the reserved Fuding white tea infusion. Stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving over steamed rice or flatbread.