Red Curry Beef Recipe Video

The combination of sweet squash and corn with the spicy red curry paste makes this dish a winner. Add the freshness of cucumber and you are all set. This is easy to make but you will need red curry paste. You will find it in Asian grocery stores or in the Asian aisle of your grocery store.

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Squash2 Cup (32 tbs), diced (of choice)
 Oil2 Tablespoon (canola, peanut, vegetable or coconut oil)
 Scallions (green and white)2 Medium, chopped
 Garlic4 Clove (20 gm), minced
 Fresh ginger1⁄2 Tablespoon, grated
 Flank steak1 Pound, finely sliced
 Red bell pepper1 Medium, sliced
 Red curry paste1 Tablespoon
 Frozen corn1 Cup (16 tbs), thawed (kernels)
 Cucumber1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
 Unsweetened coconut milk14 1⁄2 Ounce
 Salt1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Teaspoon
 Basil leaves/Asian basil1 Teaspoon, chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 226

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g39.9%

Saturated Fat 16.9 g84.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20 mg6.7%

Sodium 771.2 mg32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g5.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14.1%

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 19 g38.3%

Vitamin A 18.5% Vitamin C 66.3%

Calcium 3.4% Iron 13.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. In a wok or large skillet with some water put the squash. Cook it for about 15 minutes until almost cooked through. Remove from water and set aside. Discard the water.

MAKING
2. Heat the wok or skillet. Add oil. Put the scallions, garlic and ginger. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the beef. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Put the bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Move the meat to the sides and form a well. Add the curry paste and allow cooking for about 2 minutes. Mix well.
6. Return the squash to the pan. Add the corn kernels and cucumber. Mix well.
7. Pour the coconut milk and mix. Season with salt and pepper and stir to mix.
8. Bring curry to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the basil if using.

SERVING
9. In a serving plate, serve with white rice.
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